White House Correspondents' Association cancels 2021 dinner
This is the second year in a row that the annual event has been axed because of the pandemic.
www.politico.comI don’t have live updates right now, but here’s what’s generally relevant about the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner.
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The WHCA Dinner is the annual Washington, D.C. event where journalists, government officials, and celebrities gather. In recent years, it has sometimes faced changes due to health concerns or policy decisions, including cancellations or format shifts when events were disrupted by the pandemic. [cite ][cite ]
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In 2020 and 2021, the dinner was canceled or rescheduled due to COVID-19 concerns, reflecting the association’s emphasis on safety and adapting to public health guidelines. [cite ][cite ]
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When the dinner has occurred in 2019 and 2024, it featured notable hosts and speakers (e.g., Colin Jost in 2024) and typically includes a keynote remarks from the sitting president, along with journalism awards and scholarships. [cite ][cite ]
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