government NPR National July 25, 2026 at 11:43 AM

WHCA dinner returns this weekend under heightened security after April shooting

By Alert USA — Civilian Readiness Desk · July 25, 2026

The annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner, postponed after a shooting on April 25, took place Friday night.

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