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Why Erika Kirk is Publicly Denying the 'Heartless' Claim She Murdered Her Husband Charlie

Erika Kirk addresses critics and media, defending herself against allegations and discussing the impact of her husband's murder at the WHCA dinner.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump decided on a mentalist, not a comedian, for entertainment at WHCD 2026. So Kimmel delivers the brutal roast on his own stage

Donald Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25, 2026, but the event won’t include its usual centerpiece – a comedian roasting the president. Instead, the White House Correspondents’ Association picked mentalist Oz Pearlman as the headliner. Jimmy Kimmel wasn’t having it. On his show,…

The Mary Sue

UFC President Dana White Blasted For Calling White House Shooting Scare 'Awesome'

Former UFC fighter Matt Brown criticizes Dana White's reaction to the White House shooting scare, highlighting the seriousness of gun violence.

International Business Times UK

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JD Vance Cancels Another Appearance After Empty Seats Embarrassment and White House Dinner Shooting

JD Vance pulled out of a TPUSA event at Iowa State after drawing a quarter-full arena in Georgia, getting heckled, and losing campus chapter leaders to resignations.

International Business Times UK

Threat or theater? Trump assassination bid case turns into political noir

US authorities have charged a suspect in an alleged third assassination attempt on President Trump during a White House Correspondents' dinner security breach. The incident has polarized the nation, with conservatives citing escalating political violence and liberals expressing skepticism. Late-night hosts' jokes have further fueled tensions, prompting White House calls…

The Times of India

'Not Even Trying': Fox Reporters' Embarrassing Hot Mic Leak Exposes Security Shambles at Trump Event

A hot mic captured Fox reporters criticizing security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to concerns after a gunman attempted to breach the event attended by President Trump

International Business Times UK

'Glow like an expectant widow': Jimmy Kimmel's nasty roast draws Melania Trump's retort

TOI correspondent from Washington: First Lady Melania Trump joined President Trump in a separate rebuke of the media, censuring late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Monday after he had joked that she looked like an “expectant widow” in a parody of the aborted White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) that he made…

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UFC CEO Dana White Says WHCD Shooting Was 'Awesome' and He 'Took In Every Minute' of the Incident

UFC CEO Dana White described the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting as 'awesome,' recounting the incident as 'pretty crazy, unique experience.'

International Business Times UK

'I am not a rapist': Donald Trump erupts in interview as media dinner shooting fallout deepens

President Trump angrily denounced a journalist for reading excerpts from a suspect's manifesto during a 60 Minutes interview, forcefully rejecting accusations of sexual assault. The incident occurred after a security scare at a media dinner where a suspect armed with multiple weapons was intercepted by Secret Service agents.

The Times of India

Musk's Baby Mama Alleges White House Has Group Chats Telling Right-Leaning Social Media Accounts What to Post

Ashley St. Clair has claimed that White House-linked group chats coordinate messaging for right-leaning accounts after major events, such as the attempted assassination of Trump and the recent WHDC shooting scare.

International Business Times UK

Pete Hegseth's Wife Jennifer Rauchet Sparks Online Debate After Sporting Alleged £15 Temu Dress to Major White House Event

Jennifer Rauchet's dress at the 2026 WHCA dinner sparked debate, with comparisons to low-cost fashion. The event ended abruptly due to a shooting

International Business Times UK

Fox News Reporter Cut Off Mid-Air After Saying Karoline Leavitt's Husband Told Her To 'Be Safe' At WHCD

A Fox News reporter was abruptly cut off mid-air after mentioning a 'be safe' warning linked to Karoline Leavitt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, just as chaos unfolded. The timing is now raising serious questions.

International Business Times UK

Erika Kirk Slammed for Showing 'Fake Tears' After WHCA Shooting as Critics Mock Her 'US Is Safe Under Trump' Claim

Erika Kirk's emotional reaction during a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner sparked online debate over its authenticity, with critics questioning her motives and supporters defending her response.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Pressed Live On Air After Denying 'Paedophile' Claim Not Meant for Him

During a live interview, Donald Trump unexpectedly denied allegations not directly aimed at him, leading to a viral moment and raising questions about his media strategy.

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International Business Times UK

Jimmy Kimmel's 'Expectant Widow' Joke About Melania Trump Aged Terribly After the WHCA Shooting

Jimmy Kimmel's pre-WHCA Dinner parody, calling Melania an 'expectant widow', resurfaced after a gunman opened fire at the actual gala 48 hours later, fueling a debate over rhetoric.

Euronews

Newsletter: EU leaders back US president after attack

Also in this newsletter: On 40th Chernobyl disaster anniversary, Zelenskyy accuses Russia of committing 'nuclear terrorism.'

International Business Times UK

'I Didn't Rape Anybody': Trump Explodes on '60 Minutes' After Norah O'Donnell Quotes WHCA Shooter's Rape Allegations

Trump branded CBS's Norah O'Donnell a 'disgrace' on '60 Minutes' after she read the WHCA gunman's alleged claim that he targeted a 'pedophile, rapist, and traitor.'

The Independent UK

Trump calls ‘third rate’ ABC News anchor morning after correspondents’ dinner shooting with two things on his mind

Karl says Trump, who has often insulted him, checked to see if he was OK and spoke about unity

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The Times of India

Third attempt: Defiant Trump shrugs off gunman threat

TOI correspondent from Washington: A California school teacher who graduated from Caltech and interned at a Nasa lab was apprehended by the Secret Service on Saturday after he tried to shoot his way into a media dinner with the intent to attack US President Donald Trump who was to speak…

The Guardian - US

I’ve covered Trump for a decade. At the White House correspondents’ dinner, darkness came viscerally close

Men in tuxedos and women in dresses dove under tables, like a scene from a dozen Hollywood movies, but now it was happening to me

The Times of India

Trump evacuated from media dinner after gunshots; supporters say another assassination attempt

Shots rang out near the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, prompting the hurried evacuation of President Trump and other dignitaries. The Secret Service apprehended one individual and is investigating the incident, which occurred shortly before Trump was to deliver his keynote speech.

The Guardian - US

An anti-press president is coming to a pro-press dinner. What could go wrong?

Donald Trump attending the White House correspondents’ dinner could be awkward – and lead to blowback

The Guardian - US

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘A delicate snowflake with the thinnest fat skin of any human being ever’

Late-night hosts looked forward to Trump attending his first White House correspondents’ dinner as president

We Got This Covered

Someone leaked Trump’s WHCA dinner plan. He’s showing up to roast reporters, but there’s a reason he won’t stay past a certain point

He’s not coming for laughs.

Latin Times

Ann Curry, Sam Donaldson and Dan Rather Among 250 Journalists Urging Action Over 'Unprecedented Attacks on the Free Press' at the White House Correspondents Dinner

More than 250 journalists and press organizations have urged the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) to confront President Donald Trump at this weekend's annual dinner, warning that his record toward the media makes his participation incompatible with the event's purpose.

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