White House Correspondents Dinner

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NewsNation reports enhanced security for redo White House Correspondents' Dinner amid ongoing Iran conflict

Jul 26, 2026

The broadcast opens with live coverage of SpaceX Starship's 13th test flight launch and anticipated landings, then shifts to Washington for the redo White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria with heightened security following an April incident. Guests discuss threats, political division, and the Iran conflict including 13 nights of US strikes and Strait of Hormuz blockade enforcement. Later segments cover the D4vd murder preliminary hearing with graphic testimony on the victim Celeste Rivas Hernandez and LeBron James joining the 76ers, closing with an Ocean Spray farming feature and Starship splashdown confirmation.

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A- Grade

Political Lean 5% Right-leaning

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Trump jokes about 2028 run at rescheduled WHCA dinner after April shooting

Jul 25, 2026

Sky News reports on President Trump's appearance at the rescheduled 2026 White House Correspondents' Association dinner. The segment covers his jokes about running again in 2028, references the April assassination attempt that forced rescheduling, and notes tightened security measures.

▶ Source: Sky News

B Grade

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Trump recalls Obama's 2011 WHCD jokes about him, denies they spurred his candidacy

Jul 24, 2026

NBC News aired a clip of Donald Trump reflecting on Barack Obama's jokes at the 2011 White House Correspondents' Dinner. Trump describes the jokes as respectful, says he enjoyed the attention, and insists the event played no role in his decision to run for president.

▶ Source: NBC News

A- Grade

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Trump delivers remarks at rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner

Jul 24, 2026

C-SPAN aired live coverage of the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria after the April 2026 security incident. Segments included pre-event discussions on enhanced security, line of succession, scholarship awards, and remarks from association leaders, followed by the full program of colors, awards, and speeches. The broadcast featured named guests such as Carl Cannon, Scott McFarlane, Weijia Jiang, and analysis of attendee lists, sourcing from primary event footage and direct interviews without heavy reliance on anonymous officials.

▶ Source: C-SPAN

B Grade

Political Lean 35% Right-leaning

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Trump criticizes Kaitlan Collins award and CNN hosts at rescheduled WHCA dinner

Jul 24, 2026

The USA TODAY clip covers President Trump's speech at the rescheduled 2026 White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24. Trump congratulated Kaitlan Collins on her WHCA broadcast award but called it fake, commented on her demeanor, joked about the Bud Light Dylan Mulvaney promotion, and attacked Don Lemon and Anderson Cooper on ratings and intelligence. The segment draws from Trump's live remarks at the event honoring journalism awards, including Collins' prize for coverage of his Oval Office meeting with Zelensky. It references prior Trump criticisms of the named journalists and notes the dinner's rescheduling after an earlier security incident.

▶ Source: USA TODAY