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April Ryan: We Miss Sam Donaldson

April 15, 2015 By WHC Insider






White House correspondent, April Ryan, headlined the Washington Women Technology Network breakfast. In an interview with White House Correspondents Insider editor, Tammy Haddad, she described the push and pull of being a White House correspondent and lamented the days when Sam Donaldson was there and all you had to do was shout and raise your hand to get a question in. She reviewed the race record of Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama, and told stories from her new book, The Presidency in Black and White: My Up-Close View of Three Presidents and Race in America.

She addressed reporters’ concerns that they are not in the room with the President at some events and that this White House often makes announcements on Twitter instead of talking first to the reporters in the briefing room. Co-hosted by Hilary Rosen and Connie Milstein, guests included Robin Sproul, Betsy Fischer Martin, Anita McBride, Karen Appleton, Kelley McCormick, Heather Podesta, Ceci Connolly, Didem Nisanci, and Emily Goodin. The Washington Women Technology Network is comprised of women leaders from technology, media and politics.

Filed Under: Correspondents, DC, News, The White House

Jeremy Bernard stepping down as WH Social Secretary

April 14, 2015 By WHC Insider

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Jeremy Bernard and Jill Zuckman

White House Social Secretary Jeremy Bernard will be stepping down from his post next month following the Japan State Dinner. His replacement will be announced in the coming weeks.

Statement from Mrs. Obama: “For the last four years, Jeremy has worked tirelessly to open the doors of the White House to as many people as possible and to make each and every event in the White House one to remember, not only for Barack and me, but for the tens of thousands of guests who pass through our doors each year. I was lucky to have such a talented individual on my team, and I am equally lucky to have made a lifelong friend in Jeremy. Jeremy will be missed, and Barack and I wish him the very best in all of his future endeavors.”

Statement from Jeremy Bernard: “It has been an honor to serve the President and Mrs. Obama as Social Secretary for the last four years. From State Dinners to Student Workshops to celebrating the holiday season, Mrs. Obama has welcomed every guest to the White House with her signature warmth, grace and style. I feel so privileged to have worked for such an extraordinary President and First Lady.”

Filed Under: DC, News, The White House, Washington, White House Staff

Season 4 Premiere Party for HBO’s VEEP at Dog Tag Bakery

April 12, 2015 By WHC Insider

A viewing party to celebrate the fourth season premiere of HBO’s VEEP was hosted at Dog Tag Bakery in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2015. Proceeds from the evening benefited Dog Tag’s mission to provide education and leadership development for our nation’s veterans.

Filed Under: Entertainment, Event Coverage, News, TV

Is America ready for more President Meyer?

April 11, 2015 By WHC Insider

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A viewing party at Dog Tag Bakery in Washington, D.C. celebrated the fourth season premiere of HBO’s VEEP. Using data from Zignal Labs, media mentions and public sentiment surrounding Selina Meyer’s campaign for reelection as President of the United States were tracked and measured against 2016 presidential hopefuls.

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Guests were also treated to the “Selina Meyer Shot” served Secret Service-style.

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Read more via thehill.com: HBO’s ‘Veep’ gets DC premiere party
Watch the Season 4 trailer for HBO’s VEEP

Filed Under: Entertainment, News, TV

VEEP season premiere on HBO

April 9, 2015 By WHC Insider

468764540The fourth season of HBO’s VEEP premieres on Sunday, April 12, 2015.

Variety covered the premiere party in NYC: HBO Stars Help Celebrate ‘Veep’s’ Fourth-Season Premiere

Watch a clip from the new season below and tune in at 10:30 pm on Sunday!

Filed Under: Entertainment, News, TV

Laura Ingraham the next Arianna Huffington?

April 8, 2015 By WHC Insider

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Radio superstar and Fox News Anchor, Laura Ingraham, is the latest media megaphone to create a news and lifestyle web site, according to Politico.

Filed Under: DC, News

Funny or Die Opens Washington, D.C. Office

April 8, 2015 By WHC Insider

“Funny or Die is opening a Washington, D.C., office to build on the success of politically minded videos such as President Barack Obama’s turn in the hot seat on Between Two Ferns.

“The new office, which is housed at the 1776 Campus, is being led by former White House staffer Brad Jenkins, who has been named managing director and executive producer of Funny or Die DC.”

Read more via hollywoodreporter.com: Funny or Die Opens Washington, D.C. Office

Filed Under: DC, Entertainment, News, Washington

Jeremy Bernard to step down as White House social secretary

April 8, 2015 By WHC Insider

Jeremy Bernard and Hilary Rosen

“One of the White House’s most beloved staff members has been telling close friends the buzz is true: He is leaving the East Wing. Jeremy Bernard, White House social secretary, bon vivant, party maestro and trusted member of the Obama inner circle is set to officially announce his departure in the next few weeks.”

Read more via politico.com: Jeremy Bernard to step down as White House social secretary

Filed Under: DC, News, The White House

137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll

April 6, 2015 By WHC Insider

112364878.jpgTomorrow, the First Family hosts the 137th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. More than 35,000 people will gather on the South Lawn to join in the celebrations.

During his first year in office, President Eisenhower restored the tradition after a twelve-year hiatus. Time shares photos from when the event returned to the President’s lawn in 1953.

Filed Under: News, The White House, White House History

The Global Beat: Celebrating Journalism Around the World

April 1, 2015 By WHC Insider

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Filed Under: 2015 White House Correspondents Dinner, DC, News, Washington Events

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