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It is now everywhere that Eva Murry reported that when she was 14 years old Joe Biden ogled her in a sexual way and discussed her breasts. This happened during the “cocktails” pre-dinner reception at 6 p.m. before the black-tie and gown First State Grid Iron Dinner & Show on May 3, 2008, in Wilmington, Delaware. Eva Murry clearly describes groups of people mingling in the hallway – that is, before the dinner started. The leftist attacks on Eva Murry’s report remind us of the tactics we have to be aware of and ready to defend against. Even Fox News...

"Well, thank you very much. It's an honor to be here and, I must tell you, that Melania and I are really thrilled. We really looked forward to this. ... I didn't know what to expect, but it's really quality people ... quality people. So, thank you very much. It’s been really another calm week at the White House. We finally have it running like a fine-tuned machine. It’s fine-tuned. It’s a beautiful piece of work. ... But before I get started, I wanted to apologize for arriving a little bit late. You know, we were late tonight because Jared...

Last night Donald Trump spoke at the annual Gridiron dinner. While at times serious, he took the opportunity to poke fun at a lot of people, himself included.  Among the remarks: “So many people have been leaving the White House,” Trump said at one point, joking about this week’s spate of White House departures. “It’s invigorating since you want turnover. I like chaos. It really is good. Who’s going to be the next to leave? Steve Miller or Melania?” Referring to his son-in-law Jared Kushner’s loss of security clearance, he said, "We were late tonight because Jared could not get through...

President Trump proved he actually does have a sense of humor about himself by joking at Saturday night’s annual Gridiron Club dinner in Washington about a meeting with Kim Jong-un. Trump said he’d talk with Kim, but the North Korean dictator would be facing “the risk of dealing with a madman.’’ Trump began his remarks by saying it was “an honor to be at the dinner,’’ and telling the audience of journalists that they’re “really quality people.” Then he went for laughs. “Another calm week at the White House,” he said, “we finally have it running like a fine-tuned machine.”...

...White House exits, Bannon and Sessions at Gridiron press dinner and jokes they were late because Jared couldn't get through security Trump attended the annual dinner on Saturday for a night of bipartisan ribbing Though he skipped last year, Trump arrived with large entourage this time Journalists and lawmakers took part in musical numbers teasing both parties The event is closed to cameras but some of the remarks have emerged Trump delivered self-deprecating remarks to the audience of about 660 President Donald Trump has taken the opportunity to poke fun at himself and trade barbs with the press at an...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) wowed the beltway elite and even Democrats during Saturday's annual Gridiron event, showing why the Ivy Leaguer has confounded and been vilified by many with whom he shares the same intellectual pedigree. The annual D.C. roast is hosted by the exclusive Gridiron Club, which is composed of D.C.'s mainstream and "elite" journalists. Cruz has degrees from Princeton and Harvard, which those in the permanent political class covet, and he can do their social rituals better than they can. Yet Cruz refuses to be co-opted by them politically, instead choosing to be a staunch conservative who represents...

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) wowed the beltway elite and even Democrats during Saturday's annual Gridiron event, showing why the Ivy Leaguer has confounded and been vilified by many with whom he shares the same intellectual pedigree. The annual D.C. roast is hosted by the exclusive Gridiron Club, which is composed of D.C.'s mainstream and "elite" journalists. Cruz has degrees from Princeton and Harvard, which those in the permanent political class covet, and he can do their social rituals better than they can. Yet Cruz refuses to be co-opted by them politically, instead choosing to be a staunch conservative who represents...

Sen. Ted Cruz will test his comedy chops as the featured Republican speaker at the annual Gridiron Club dinner, to be held in March.Chuck Lewis of Hearst Newspapers, current president of the Gridiron Club, confirmed the choice Thursday. Lewis said the search for the Democratic headliner is ongoing.The president is also invited each year to speak at the dinner, which is attended by an invitation-only crowd of boldfaced names in the press and their guests.The dinner is a storied opportunity for prominent politicians to let loose — and, in many cases, foster buzz among the capital's elite in advance of...

I’m a couple days late on this, but I was hoping some tape might by chance turn up. The Gridiron dinner is off-the-record and closed to most reporters, but we generally see clips of the president and presidential candidates doing their routines. (Clarification: I stated this badly. Obviously, there’s lots of press at the dinner because it’s a club for journalists. I just meant they’re not there reporting on it.) Word is Gov. Bobby Jindal killed. He “outquip[ped] Obama” and was a “big hit.” Sadly, since there is no tape from this dinner, it won’t provide the redemption it should...

As the Catholic Church turns this week to electing a new pope, an outsider might be knocking on the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel: Vice President Joe Biden. President Obama, armed with jokes for Saturday night's Gridiron Club dinner, kidded that Biden has a higher calling. But, the president said at the old-school event featuring skits and humor, the 70-year-old veep might have a handicap--he's too young. "Even though I'm just beginning my second term, I know that some folks are looking ahead to bigger things. Look, it's no secret that my vice president is still ambitious. But let's...

Ed Henry @edhenryTV oh my -- Jindal said he doesn't think VP Biden recognized him: "He asked me to get him a slurpee" 1:45 AM - 10 Mar 13 Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal famously advised the GOP in January to “stop being the stupid party,” but tonight at the annual Gridiron Dinner in Washington, D.C., it was Jindal’s job to deliver the laughs on behalf of the Republicans. How’d he do? Ed Henry @edhenryTV Jindal killing it at #Gridiron -- says he's talking to Sen Elizabeth Warren "as one Indian politician to another" 1:44 AM - 10 Mar 13

We hear stories often about the media crying because access is denied. In the courtroom, in the back room, in the smoke-filled room. If the media is banned, it will complain, and most often it is justified. What about when the media itself denies access to one of its own? The annual White House Corespondents Dinner is coming up in April, and the media has banned C-SPAN from broadcasting the event. No reason given, just C-SPAN cannot do what it has done in the past by providing full video of the event. Some journalists have complained about the lack of...

He's done it again. For a third time, President Obama is snubbing the annual gathering of prominent Washington journalists known as the Gridiron Dinner next month. Instead, he is attending the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. "I'm disappointed," said Gridiron President George Condon of National Journal. And, he kidded, "I'm not sure what it says of his priorities when the president puts the nuclear security of the world ahead of our dinner." Subbing for Obama at the March 24 dinner will be Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, ironically the hands-on manager of the nation's nuclear arsenal that will be discussed at...

President Obama got the Marine Band to give him a special musical introduction at the Gridiron Club's annual dinner on Saturday night. After the traditional “Hail to the Chief,” Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear sprang to the stage and as the band struck up the familiar chords of Bruce Springsteen’s anthem, belted out: “Born in the U-S-A! Born in the U-S-A!” “Some things just bear repeating,” said Obama, as an audience of more than 600 government officials and media executives broke up at the allusion to the long-running rumors over the president’s birth certificate. Obama’s speech, a series of jokes about...

It took three attempts, but the Gridiron Club -- a hokey, hallowed vestige of swampland-era Washington -- finally got President Obama to show up for their annual dinner Saturday night. And yet what did they get? No respect, we tell you -- no respect! How fascinating, the president told the 650 guests at the downtown Renaissance Hotel, to be meeting at a time when, across the world, "a powerful spirit of change is tearing down old regimes, decaying institutions, remnants of the past." Pause. "So, look out, Gridiron Club... I mean, look at this getup. Forget about winning the future....

All right, I hear the criticisms. I do. For example, I know that people think I'm not passionate enough. That I'm too cool. That I'm too detached. But as I was going through my daily routine -- sitting alone in my study -- (laughter) -- meditating, thinking about how to win the future -- (laughter) -- I pondered this critique, and calmly rejected it -- (laughter and applause) -- as thoroughly illogical. (Laughter.) And for all those who think I golf too much, let me be clear. I'm not spending time on the golf course -- I'm investing time on...

President Obama used his first appearance at the annual Gridiron Club Dinner as POTUS to push home an already labored point — with a little help from The Boss. Taking the stage to give the evening's closing remarks, the president looked toward the live band at the back of the room and asked, "Can we go with the song we talked about?" "Born in the U.S.A," belted out Bruce Springsteen, drawing big laughs from the some 650 government officials, political figures, news executives and journalists in gathered at the Washington Renaissance hotel for the club's 126th anniversary.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Searching for laughs - and finding them - president Barack Obama spared few targets Saturday night, from Democratic allies to Republican antagonists to the journalists who cover him. At his first presidential appearance before the Gridiron Club, Obama picked up on the spirit of the evening, leveling jokes in every direction including his own.

Just wanted to point out that CNN's Wolf Blitzer chose to do his job tonight, reporting on the disaster in Japan, rather than attend the Gridiron Club dinner in Washington, D.C.Barack Obama, who earlier in the day went golfing at Andrews Air Force Base, is attending the Gridiron Club dinner.Politico has a pre-event report on the dinner.

.. The white-tie event is an opportunity for journalists to poke fun at public figures and political themes of the day. . This will be the first time Obama has appeared at the event.