Organisation: White House Correspondents’ Association

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S Fergus Finlay: Tánaiste's attack on Paddy Cosgrave and 'The Ditch' was unwarranted

Tánaiste's tirade was over the top — but we must also turn our attention to the torrent of toxicity we endure online nowadays

Tue, 02 May, 2023

Obama hid bin Laden secret

In a remarkable 36 hours of his presidency, Barack Obama carried a momentous secret but gave no hint of it as he consoled tornado victims, delivered a college commencement address and cracked jokes at a black-tie dinner.

Tue, 03 May, 2011

Reporter resigns after remarks on Israel

VETERAN White House correspondent Helen Thomas has retired after coming under fire for her remarks about Israel.

Tue, 08 Jun, 2010

Bush in jovial mood at farewell press dinner

US PRESIDENT George W Bush poked fun at his potential successors on Saturday night, expressing surprise that none of them were in the audience at the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner.

Mon, 28 Apr, 2008

Bush serves up comedy double act

It was twice the laughs for members of the White House Correspondents’ Association and guests when President George W Bush and a look-alike, sound-alike sidekick poked fun at the president and fellow politicians.

Sun, 30 Apr, 2006