The president, first lady and top administration officials had to be evacuated and the April dinner canceled after a heavily armed man rushed past security.

President Donald Trump will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Friday night.

Journalists urge attenders to confront president over media attacks, while Melanie Trump and JD Vance to be absent

Trump's remarks are expected to be slightly more subdued to align with the more somber tone of the evening.

California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.