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A gunman’s attempt to harm the president evokes past assassination attempts I've witnessed
By Tom DeFrankApril 26, 2026
National Journal reporter Tom DeFrank, who was at Saturday’s White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, recounts two failed attempts against President Gerald Ford.
The Secret Lives of D.C. Scribes
By Kirk A. BadoApril 24, 2026
The White House Correspondents Association Dinner comes amid mounting sex scandals at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Bipartisanship is under threat, but don't count it out yet
By Ledyard KingApril 23, 2026
Redistricting, a polarizing president, and the increased use of reconciliation could spell gridlock, but history shows that lawmakers can find a way to put partisanship aside when the need arises.
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