The event will recognize the achievements of journalists and raise funds for the White House Correspondents Association's First Amendment scholarships.

The 2025 dinner will not have its traditional headlining comedian as the association removed Amber Ruffin in March following critical Trump comments.

This year’s White House Correspondents’ weekend is shaping up to be a contrast moment ripe for tension and awkwardness. The press, somber and tentative after President Donald Trump and his administration have pulled access and sued outlets over coverage,