Trump bombs for a full hour at WHCD, then admits the only joke “wasn’t great laughter”
An hour-long White House Correspondents' Dinner set turned into awkward silence and visible cringe, with journalists staying seated.

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An hour-long White House Correspondents' Dinner set turned into awkward silence and visible cringe, with journalists staying seated.
Diplomacy and potential Hormuz talks are taking center stage, even as troops and markets brace for the next move.
What happened in France and Spain, why authorities still report zero deaths, and what leaders should watch next.
The former president’s choice locks in public access to recordings, tightening the legal and political stakes around his memoir process.
A New York Times investigation says speed demands forced trade-offs in safety, with costs spiraling for the delivery effort.
What happens in Week 1 when a new UK Prime Minister takes over, and why it matters to anyone watching power.
In South Texas, Democrats say Latinos are hurting from Trump-era deportations and tariffs, while Paxton leans harder into immigration plus gender politics.
Documented cases are at their highest, signaling a wider societal shift that leaders should treat as a risk.
Treasury says targets tried to evade sanctions, tightening the compliance noose for global finance and dealmaking.
A plea for a ceasefire freeze in Ukraine raises new questions for Central Asian diplomacy and energy security.
A protest pause tied to a resignation signals how quickly Indian political leverage can pivot when officials exit.
A crackdown on hidden toxins in food is turning public concern into a regulatory and reputational pressure test.