Trump’s supporters have relished what they call the snub of the mainstream media as an opportunity to brandish his populist credentials — a gesture made all the more poignant by his attendance at a funeral for a renowned religious leader.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner was once Washington's biggest night. With no Trump expected, will the dinner be stale?

As the current administration is tightening its grip on the White House press corps, the governing body's "nerd prom" saw fewer A-list celebrities and more attention on reporters' work.