Tag: House

Inside the Beltway: White House Correspondents Dinner welcomes politicians, journalists, celebrities

NEWS AND OPINION: It’s that time of year again. “The 2024 White House Correspondents’ Dinner takes place on Saturday at the Washington Hilton. The so-called ‘Nerd Prom’ attracts presidents, senior government officials, the media, and — in more recent years — Hollywood stars. “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update Co-Lead Colin Jost headlines this year’s dinner, […]

House Republicans whack Democrats on cuts to Medicare

A new ad campaign by the National Republican Congressional Committee accuses House Democrats of “ripping away” Medicare from millions of senior citizens. The 30-second spot focuses on rising inflation under President Biden and how it affects America’s seniors in more ways than one. “America’s seniors are getting squeezed from every angle, from groceries to gas […]