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White House Correspondents Dinner

  1. whcd
    Kenan Thompson Brings Comedy Back to the White House Correspondents’ DinnerHasan Minhaj will join him as featured entertainment.
    By Zoe Haylock
  2. roll clip!
    WHCD’s Non-Comedian Host Wants Comedians to Return As Soon As Humanly Possible“We need them now more than ever.”
    By Devon Ivie
  3. potus
    Third Time’s a Charm! Trump Is Skipping the White House Correspondents’ Dinner“The dinner is so boring and so negative,” he argued. Sure, buddy.
    By Devon Ivie
  4. politics
    Sam Bee’s Not the White House Correspondents Dinner Returns in April, SnowflakesIt will air the same time as this year’s WHCD.
    By Megh Wright
  5. politics
    Trump and Michelle Wolf Spar on Twitter After WHCD AnnouncementAnd now, Michelle Wolf and Donald Trump are trading insults on Twitter.
    By Megh Wright
  6. Michelle Wolf Couldn’t Escape D.C. Fast EnoughAfter the Correspondents’ Dinner, a merciful break from politics for the host of Netflix’s The Break With Michelle Wolf.
    By Amy Larocca
  7. last night on late night
    Michelle Wolf Spoke ‘Truth’ at the Correspondents’ Dinner, Says Bill MaherHe also said she did “a great job.”
    By Devon Ivie
  8. white house correspondents' dinner
    Here’s What Mike Pence Thought of Michelle Wolf’s WHCD JokesThe comedian’s comments about Mike Pence — or to use her words, a “weird little guy” — have now entered the arena.
    By Amanda Arnold
  9. white house correspondents' dinner
    Here’s What Mike Pence Thought of Michelle Wolf’s WHCD JokesHe quotes the Bible.
    By Amanda Arnold
  10. science of us
    How to Make an Abortion JokeAn analysis by a sociologist who studies them.
    By Cari Romm
  13. white house correspondents' dinner
    Michelle Wolf Defends WHCD Jokes: ‘I Didn’t Want to Cater to the Room’A friend advised her, “Be true to yourself. Never apologize. Burn it to the ground.”
    By Jordan Crucchiola
  14. white house correspondents' dinner
    Michelle Wolf Speaks Out About Her WHCD JokesAnd other things of note from her Fresh Air interview with Terry Gross.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  15. white house correspondents' dinner
    Couple Who Walked Out of WHCD Because of ‘Elites’ Just Bought a $3 Million HomeAnd more fun facts about Matt and Mercedes Schlapp.
    By Gabriella Paiella
  16. Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah Defend Michelle Wolf: “She Is Filthy and She […]This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner host Michelle Wolf has been the target of much outrage and debate since she gave a perfectly […]
    By Megh Wright
  17. last night on late night
    Seth Meyers Confirms Michelle Wolf Is Mean. That’s Why Her WHCD Set Was So Good.“If you ask me, Sarah Huckabee Sanders got off easy.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  18. politics
    Wendy Williams Knows Where You Can Go If You Think Michelle Wolf Went Too FarOkay, but what does Rachel Ray have to say about all this?
    By Halle Kiefer
  19. Why the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Should Go OnThe dinner has ballooned to an oddball mix of celebs and politicians, but there have been moments where comedy allowed speakers to cut to the truth.
    By Nell Scovell
  20. white house correspondents' dinner
    Many Journalists Are Defending Michelle Wolf After WHCA StatementTwitter users roasted the White House Correspondents Association.
    By Lisa Ryan
  21. Trump Thinks the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Should Be Killed OffOccasionally, he’s right about something.
    By Benjamin Hart
  22. controversies
    WHCA Issues Statement to Members Criticizing Michelle Wolf’s Monologue“I also have heard from members expressing dismay with the entertainer’s monologue and concerns about how it reflects on our mission.”
    By Halle Kiefer
  25. white house correspondents' dinner
    All About Michelle Wolf’s Divisive Joke About Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Eye ShadowNot everyone laughed at the comedian’s joke from the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    By Amanda Arnold
  26. No, Michelle Wolf Didn’t Mock Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s LooksWhy the criticism of Wolf’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner roast is so maddening.
    By Jen Chaney
  27. on comedy
    Michelle Wolf’s Jokes Discomfited the Correspondents’ Association President“Some of them made me uncomfortable.”
    By Devon Ivie
  28. on comedy
    Michelle Wolf Is Already Defending Her Sarah Huckabee Sanders JokesFrom the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    By Devon Ivie
  29. Michelle Wolf’s Best Jokes at the 2018 White House Correspondents’ DinnerIt was ballsy and wonderful.
    By Bethy Squires
  30. tv
    Michelle Wolf Burns Everyone at the White House Correspondents’ DinnerNot even being Rachel Maddow could save you.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  31. power
    Everyone Wants Stormy Daniels to Attend the White House Correspondents’ DinnerMultiple media companies have reportedly invited her to be their guest.
    By Amanda Arnold
  32. Trump to Stay in and Wash His Hair Instead of Attending WHCDSarah Huckabee Sanders will attend the event in his place.
    By Adam K. Raymond
  33. white house correspondents' dinner
    Kathy Griffin Will Be at the White House Correspondents’ DinnerShe probably won’t be allowed to bring a bag, though.
    By Anne Victoria Clark
  34. Michelle Wolf Will Host This Year’s White House Correspondents’ DinnerMichelle Wolf is having a very busy 2018 – in addition to landing a weekly late night series at Netflix, she also just landed the toughest […]
    By Megh Wright
  37. book excerpt
    What It Was Like Trying to Get President Obama to Tell a Dick JokeAn excerpt from Obama speechwriter David Litt’s memoir, about what it was like writing for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    By David Litt
  38. good one podcast
    What It Was Like Writing Jokes for President ObamaAnd why Donald Trump shouldn’t skip the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    By Jesse David Fox
  39. Hasan Minhaj Took a Job No One Wanted“I was told repeatedly, ‘Don’t go after POTUS, don’t roast the administration in absentia.’”
    By Mallika Rao
  40. Hasan Minhaj Roasts the Press at the White House Correspondents’ DinnerOver the weekend, Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj took on the toughest gig in comedy by hosting this year’s Trump-free White House […]
    By Megh Wright
  41. politics
    Trump’s Alternative-Reality RallyTrump told off the media he pretends to hate and thanked the fans who still believe he is a different kind of politician.
    By Olivia Nuzzi
  42. jokes
    Hasan Minhaj’s Best Jokes at the 2017 White House Correspondents’ DinnerThe Daily Show correspondent roasted Trump in absentia.
    By Matthew Love
  43. politics
    Trump Will Stage 100th-Day Rally to Compete With Correspondents’ DinnerThe president will celebrate his first 100 days in office by toasting himself and his many accomplishments.
    By Chas Danner
  44. white house correspondents' dinner
    The Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj Will Host the White House Correspondents’ DinnerThe event is scheduled for April 29, and Trump is not planning to attend.
    By Jackson McHenry
  45. ‘The Daily Show’s Hasan Minhaj Will Host This Year’s White House […]Daily Show correspondent Hasan Minhaj just signed on for one of the toughest comedy gigs of the year. According to The New York Times, Minhaj […]
    By Megh Wright
  46. Here’s the First Promo for Samantha Bee’s ‘Not the White House […]In January it was announced that Full Frontal host Samantha Bee was planning an alternative event to this year’s White House Correspondents’ […]
    By Megh Wright
  49. The White House Staff Won’t Attend the Correspondents’ Dinner, EitherThey’re “standing in solidarity” with Trump.
    By Caroline Bankoff
  50. Anthony Atamanuik Wants to Play Trump at This Year’s White House […]Since Donald Trump became president, this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner seemed pretty much doomed to be terrible. First Samantha […]
    By Megh Wright
  51. staying home
    Trump Will Not Attend White House Correspondents’ DinnerRonald Reagan was the last president to skip the event, but that was because he was recovering from an assassination attempt.
    By Chas Danner
  52. on comedy
    Larry Wilmore: ‘Huge Opportunity’ for a Comedian to Host Correspondents’ Dinner“My goodness, this would be the year to absolutely take that [invite] if you were asked.”
    By Devon Ivie
  53. on comedy
    John Oliver Has Nothing But ‘Contempt’ for White House Correspondents’ DinnerMaybe don’t ask him to host.
    By Devon Ivie
  54. expressing interest
    Stephen Colbert Jockeys for Hosting Gig at Trump’s Correspondents’ DinnerWith a first time like his, how could he resist?
    By Karen Brill
  55. Graydon Carter Is Going Fishing During the White House Correspondents’ DinnerSounds relaxing.
    By Anna Silman
  56. Samantha Bee Will Host a ‘Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner’ […]Full Frontal host Samantha Bee has decided to be proactive about the mystery of whether or not President Trump will continue the tradition of […]
    By Megh Wright
  57. last night on late night
    Watch Seth Meyers Roast Trump at the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner“Donald Trump has been saying that he will run for president as a Republican, which is surprising since I just assumed he was running as a joke.”
    By Julia Edelman
  58. everyday sexism
    Trump Spent the 1993 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Talking About ‘Tits’Sounds about right.
    By Claire Landsbaum
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