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Trump Speaks at Press Dinner Amid Security Tightening, NYT Subpoena

7/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner redo at the Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.
Security required wristbands and searches after a gunman breached the Washington Hilton in April, forcing evacuation of Trump, secretaries and guests.
Trump attacked opponents, joked about Iran, praised journalists, and urged applause for the press corps.
The administration subpoenaed New York Times reporters’ phone records about Air Force One reporting.

History

Historical Context

The 1971 Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling in New York Times Co. v. United States stopped the Nixon administration’s effort to block the Pentagon Papers, affirming that prior restraint requires a showing of grave, irreparable danger. That precedent underpins today’s debate as the Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters and security tightens at the Waldorf Astoria, reviving the historic clash over press freedom.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner redo at the Waldorf Astoria, Washington, D.C.
Security required wristbands and searches after a gunman breached the Washington Hilton in April, forcing evacuation of Trump, secretaries and guests.
Trump attacked opponents, joked about Iran, praised journalists, and urged applause for the press corps.
The administration subpoenaed New York Times reporters’ phone records about Air Force One reporting.

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