Episode

White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2.0

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The Playbook Podcast
Published
Jul 24, 2026
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684
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Summary

This weekend kicks off with take-two of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but this time around expect higher tensions and fewer attendees in the room. Meanwhile, the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee is debating which states will vote first in the 2028 presidential primaries. And Maine Democrats prepare to nominate their Graham Platner replacement for a critical Senate race just months before the midterms.  For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook