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Trump set to attend his first White House Correspondents' Dinner as president

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Trump's planned attendance gives him a new venue to air his grievances with the journalists who cover him.

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  1. Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics

    Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·

  2. Newest

    Trump set to attend his first White House Correspondents' Dinner as president

    Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

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33 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Boston Globe

    Trump’s planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents’ dinner (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Between berating individual reporters and restricting press access to the Pentagon, the administration’s animus toward journalists has been a fixture of Trump’s second term.

  2. PJ Media

    It's Going to Be the Most Interesting White House Correspondents' Dinner Ever (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    A look at the controversial dynamics of the White House Correspondents' Dinner with Trump in the spotlight.

  3. Advocate

    Having Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner isn’t a peace offering. It’s a contradiction (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    Donald Trump will attend the celebration of journalism for the first time as president while his administration attacks the press and the First Amendment, writes Karine Jean-Pierre.

  4. Deadline

    How Will Trump Handle White House Correspondents' Dinner? (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Donald Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner appearance comes amid his attacks on the media and a checkered record of self-deprecating humor.

  5. Fox News

    White House correspondents 'excited' for Trump's return to annual DC dinner, insiders say (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    White House press corps insiders tell Fox News Digital reporters are "excited" ahead of President Donald Trump's appearance at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

  6. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Here’s a look at some of that history as Donald Trump prepares for the first time to attend as president.

  7. Fox News

    Late-night targets Trump attendance at White House Correspondents Dinner with impressions, 'alternative' roast (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert mocked President Donald Trump's attendance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, with both noting no comedian will host this year's event.

  8. Salon

    Why I’m boycotting the White House Correspondents' Dinner (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Donald Trump is set to attend, but no dinner speech can redeem his abusive treatment of reporters

  9. WMUR

    Trump to attend annual White House correspondents' dinner (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    For the first time as president, President Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend.

  10. MyNorthwest

    Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents' dinner (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Donald Trump's expected attendance at Saturday's annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington for his first time as president will put

  11. NBC4 Washington

    Trump set to attend his first White House Correspondents' Dinner as president (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Trump's planned attendance gives him a new venue to air his grievances with the journalists who cover him.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Trump's White House Correspondents' Association dinner homecoming (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    President Donald Trump's speech at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association really goes back to where it all started.

  13. Fox News

    Trump attends White House Correspondents’ Dinner for first time as president (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Follow live updates as President Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner for the first time as president, with roasts and reactions expected throughout the night.

  14. PJ Media

    Prediction: Trump Plans an Ambush at Saturday Night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner (opens PJ Media)

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    PJ Media's feed description

    Trump attends White House Correspondents’ Dinner, planning a strategic ambush amid media tensions and political drama.

  15. Fox News

    Trump to headline 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Trump is attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Saturday for the first time as commander-in-chief.

  16. New York Post

    Trump set to skewer the press at tonight’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents' Dinner for the first time as president tonight, in a political cage match that is drawing even more hype than his trips to sporting venues.

  17. NPR

    Trump to attend White House Correspondents' Association dinner. What's it like? (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    President Trump is attending Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner where presidents have historically poked fun at themselves while celebrating the journalists who cover them, something Trump has not easily done in the past.

  18. Deadline

    Gavin Newsom Teases Attending White House Correspondents' Dinner (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    When Donald Trump attends the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday evening, a question on the minds of many is what he will say, who will he attack, and how long he will speak. Among those who may be in the crowd is California Governor Gavin Newsom.

  19. Newsweek

    Watch live: Trump attends White House Correspondents Association Dinner (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The annual dinner, which is on April 25 this year, brings together journalists, political leaders and public figures.

  20. CNN

    Expect the unexpected for Trump’s first White House Correspondents’ Dinner as president (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The White House Correspondents’ Association says it’s glad Trump is ending his long boycott of the event, which has hosted sitting presidents for over 100 years.

  21. Lamag

    Trump to Attend White House Correspondents’ Dinner Amid Debate (opens Lamag)

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    Lamag's feed description

    Journalists debate how to respond as Donald Trump plans to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner after years away.

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