The White House Correspondents Dinner Follies. This year, a mentalist will perform at the dinner, because its best not to offend Donald Trump

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Cancel the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

by Bill Scher April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

An event celebrating the free press should not spotlight Donald Trump, the biggest threat to the free press.

Trump Epstein allegations: Newly disclosed Epstein files include allegations involving President Donald Trump that have yet to receive sustained press scrutiny. Here, the President and first lady Melania Trump, walk out of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, to travel to the U.S. Capitol where he delivered the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.

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It’s Time for the Media to Press Trump on Allegations of Abusing a Minor

by Bill Scher February 27, 2026February 26, 2026

Stephen Colbert, left, in Los Angeles, Sept. 12, 2022 and Texas Rep. James Talarico, Aug. 16, 2025, in Chicago.

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After Censoring CBS, Trump Will Go For CNN

by Jonathan Alter February 17, 2026February 19, 2026

Larry Ellison and David Ellison in 2013.

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Trump Is Trying to Control the Corporate Media. Here’s How You Can Stop Him

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The Monthly’s Presidential Accomplishment Index on CNN

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The Lessons of Watching Donald Trump With the Sound Off

by Linda Charnes May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

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After That Awful CNN Trump Town Hall, Liberals Gloat at Their Peril

by Margaret Carlson May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

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While Trump is Panned, Tucker Carlson Goes Fishing

by Martin Longman August 8, 2019January 9, 2022

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CNN Hires GOP Operative to Coordinate 2020 Election Coverage

by Nancy LeTourneau February 20, 2019January 9, 2022

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Someone is Targeting Trump’s Critics With Bombs

by Martin Longman October 24, 2018January 9, 2022

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Cancel the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner

It’s Time for the Media to Press Trump on Allegations of Abusing a Minor

After Censoring CBS, Trump Will Go For CNN

The Lessons of Watching Donald Trump With the Sound Off

After That Awful CNN Trump Town Hall, Liberals Gloat at Their Peril

CNN Hires GOP Operative to Coordinate 2020 Election Coverage

Someone is Targeting Trump’s Critics With Bombs

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