Trump Attends Dinner, Tension Simmers

0:00It's April 25th. You're listening to Durham News today, AI-powered local news. President Donald Trump heads to the White House correspondence dinner on Saturday for his first time as president, shining a spotlight on his rocky relationship with the press during his second term. This event usually features comedians roasting the commander in chief, but this year they booked a mentalist Oz Proman for entertainment instead. Just like ethics expert Kelly McBride called it a bad look these days and nearly 500 retired journalists signed a petition urging the association to push back against Trump's moves on press freedom. Meanwhile, the White House correspondence association president, CBS reporter Y.G. Ajung, defends it as a key reminder of the First Amendment's role, especially as America nears its 250th birthday. Others still see value in networking for story tips and future access with outlets like the Associated Press inviting former Trump officials they.

1:00Even sued, proven they keep ties across the aisle for straight facts. All eyes will be on who shows up from the administration and who they sit with, testing if this dinner sparks any real thought on the tension.