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The White House Correspondents’ Dinner is rescheduled for July 24 at the Waldorf Astoria with heightened security and a smaller venue after an April gun attack at the Hilton; President Trump plans to attend, signaling a shift from his earlier stance while critics question the optics and role of journalism at the event.
The White House Correspondents’ Association has rescheduled its annual dinner for July 24 at the Waldorf Astoria with enhanced safety measures and new access procedures after April’s shooting at the Washington Hilton; Trump says he will attend, tweeting that he built the Waldorf Astoria, while WHCA president Weijia Jiang emphasizes a more intimate event with ticket protections and travel support for scholarship winners."
An armed man barricaded himself in a $900-a-night room at the Beverly Hills Waldorf Astoria, prompting Beverly Hills Police to detain the suspect after a 911 call reported the incident. The suspect surrendered to police, and there are no further threats to the public at this time. Roads surrounding the hotel were blocked, and the public was asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Whataburger, the popular Texas-based fast food chain, has announced plans to open its first restaurant in Nevada on the Las Vegas Strip. The two-story restaurant will be located adjacent to the Waldorf Astoria and will be co-located with Parry's Pizzeria & Taphouse. Whataburger plans to hire 210 employees for the new location, which will offer its signature menu items 24/7. This expansion brings the total number of states with Whataburger restaurants to 15.