There will be no president, withDonald Trump, as he did in his first term, skipping it.
There will be no comedian, as the WHCA dropped plans to feature a comedian,Amber Ruffin.
And the typical Hollywood turnout so far looks to be scant.
Colin Jost at last year’s White House Correspondents' Association dinner, attended by President Joe BidenBrendan Smialowski/AFP
Daniels, formerly of Politico and now with MSNBC, has not yet announced any additional programming or speakers.
He added that, What is in its place is a low-key affair, a remnant of another time.
The key question is whether it is a remnant or an artifact.
CAA and UTA are returning with pre-dinner receptions and events that spotlight their news clients.
The dinner itself will get coverage on C-SPAN, and MSNBC has been planning to carry it.
Its unclear whether other cable news channels will also switch to the Washington Hilton.
To some, the lack of celebrity star power is not necessarily a bad thing.
There is something very important about the dinner what it could and should be, he said.
It actually may be more important than ever now, Sesno said.
It stood for certain standards and has had a certain responsibility.
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TGAIFriday Lunch.The Washington AI web link hosts a lunch with Meta at The House at 1229.
Crooked Media Presents Drinks.The Pod Save America team hosts an early evening reception.
MPA Reception.The Motion Picture Association hosts a reception at its headquarters.
British Ambassadors Reception.Lord Peter Mandelson hosts a reception in partnership with Brunswick Group of Daily Mail.
CAA and Conde Nast Kickoff Party.The agency and publisher host an event at City Tavern.
UTA Celebration of Americas Journalists.The agency hosts its annual later-in-the-evening event at Osteria Mozza DC.
WHCA Dinner.The event raises money for journalism scholarships and includes the annual award presentation.
Media outlets including ABC News and CBS News host pre-receptions.
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CNN Reception.The data pipe caps the weekend off with a reception event.
