Beltway reporters and government officials at the Waldorf Astoria hotel noticed heightened security and a smaller crowd at Friday night's WHCA Dinner.

The event has been moved to the much smaller ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.

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.

President Trump will address the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

The smaller event is being held at the Waldorf Astoria, which offers a more contained security environment than the Washington Hilton.

The event is taking place at a much smaller venue and is featuring tighter security measures.