President Donald Trump attends the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner after an armed man allegedly attempted to storm the event in April. This year's dinner features heightened security, a smaller guest list and a new venue: the Waldorf Astoria, formerly the Trump International Hotel. This episode originally aired July 24, 2026. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
President Trump delivers remarks at the do-over White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, three months after the first event was disrupted by a gunman looking to target Trump and his administration officials.
While the annual dinner is historically held at the Washington Hilton, Friday's dinner will be held at the Waldorf Astoria and will have a smaller guest list than that of April's ill-fated dinner.
As President Trump gets ready to take center stage at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner for the first time, Washington insiders and event organizers say the buzz and excitement surrounding the annual event is through the roof. #Correspondents'dinner #Trump #WhiteHouse
The president said he accepted the invitation "in honor of our nation's 250th birthday," and will make it the "greatest, hottest and most spectacular dinner of any kind, ever."
