Keith Davidson, the former lawyer for the porn star Stormy Daniels, faced a blistering cross-examination on Thursday in the criminal trial of Donald J. Trump, with defense lawyers casting him as a serial extortionist of celebrities. The judge, Juan M. Merchan, also heard arguments about additional violations of a gag order by Mr. Trump, just […]
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Colin Jost Falls Flat at White House Correspondents Dinner
People in the media have long worried about the impact of the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on journalism. The concern is that it makes the press look too chummy with politicians it’s covering. But what is the impact on comedy? A high-ceilinged hotel ballroom filled with television anchors and network executives is a tough […]
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Biden Warms Up for White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday
President Biden has been sharpening his jokes as of late, mostly to target his opponent, former President Donald J. Trump. On Saturday, he is expected to extend the roast to members of the press during the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. The dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel will provide a break to journalists […]
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The Comedian Roy Wood Jr. on What’s Funny About 2024
This transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors. Please review the episode audio before quoting from this transcript and email transcripts@nytimes.com with any questions. [MUSIC PLAYING] astead herndon The stakes of this election could not be more serious. But at the same time […]
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