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White House Correspondents’ Dinner rescheduled after shooting
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· June 2, 2026
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Key takeaway The White House Correspondents' Association has announced a new date for its annual dinner, which will now take place on July 24.
A local event has been rescheduled due to a previous incident. The White House Correspondents' Association has announced a new date for its annual dinner, which will now take place on July 24. The original event in April was disrupted by gunshots at the Washington Hilton.
This incident led to the dinner being halted. Further details about the rescheduled dinner and the April incident are available from the White House Correspondents' Association, including information about the charges filed against an individual in connection with the incident.
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Category: safety Published: June 2, 2026 Source: Washington Blade Reading time: 1 min
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