Trump calls for end to White House Correspondents’ dinner over “filthy comedian”

It was “an embarrassment to everyone associated with it.” No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Monday, April 30  ‘AN EMBARRASSMENT’ Donald Trump slammed the White House Correspondents’ dinner as “an embarrassment” and called for the event to be put to “rest.” Comedian Michelle Wolf’s Saturday set sparked criticism, particularly over her jibes at White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Pundit Ana Navarro was quick to slap down conservative critics as “snowflakes,” and Eric Trump gave the comedian an unexpected endorsement on Twitter. Here are the 15 boldest moments from Wolf’s speech. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] KABUL BLASTS At least 25 people died in twin blasts in the Afghan capital Monday, including seven journalists who raced to the scene after the first detonation. [Reuters] CABINET MINISTER QUITS The British home secretary has resigned over a huge immigration scandal in which she claimed to have "inadvertently misled" a government committee about deportation quotas. [Reuters] DOC HOLIDAY? Ronny Jackson will not return to his old job as Trump’s personal physician, though it’s unclear whether the failed nominee for VA secretary will return to the White House medical unit or exit the administration completely. [HuffPost] COHEN IN THE WIND In worsening news for Michael Cohen, National Enquirer — President Donald Trump’s trusty Pravda — turned against the president’s longtime personal lawyer over the weekend, further indication that Trump is trying to distance himself from Cohen, who was recently raided by the FBI. [HuffPost] ‘TAKE CARE OF MEGHAN’ Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), ailing from brain cancer, has reportedly told his son-in-law to “take care” of his daughter. [HuffPost] THE NRA BANS GUNS The National Rifle Association is banning guns at its own convention during an appearance by Vice President Mike Pence — a safety measure the organization doesn’t think should apply to teenagers in high school. [HuffPost]         MARVEL’S MONEY MACHINE “Avengers: Infinity War” had the biggest opening weekend ever, taking in $630 million globally, even though the last 20 minutes left many viewers cold. Here’s why this type of ending is dictated by dollars. [HuffPost] JOY DIVISION Joy Reid has apologized for writing anti-LGBTQ posts on her old blog, a move praised by her ardent fans. Yet those same devotees have conveniently overlooked her hugely implausible cover-up story. [HuffPost] MODEL PRISONER Melania Trump is trapped in the White House, according to France’s first lady Brigitte Macron, who noted she’s not allowed to “even open a window.” [HuffPost] ‘CARAVAN’ REACHES BORDER The migrant caravan that has so vexed Trump has arrived at the U.S. border, despite the White House mobilizing the National Guard. [HuffPost] REEF REPAIR Australia will spend $379 million trying to save the Great Barrier Reef — the largest single investment ever made toward protecting the fading ecosystem. [HuffPost] ‘ANY HISPANICS IN THE ROOM?’ Trump checked that his rally was free of a minority he has spent two years demonizing before ranting about his promised yet still unbuilt border wall at a rally in Michigan. [HuffPost]       Stormy Daniels’ lawyer Michael Avenatti rolled up to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner — and photobombed Kellyanne Conway. T-Mobile has agreed to buy competitor Sprint for $26 billion — but regulators will be taking a close look at the deal. This paddleboarder got properly wrecked by a dolphin — but not on porpoise. A cat who escaped her pet carrier and went on the run at JFK Airport for a week has been found and is on her way home. These are the very best movies hitting the big screen this summer. Why has Trump refused to can walking corruption scandal Scott Pruitt? Probably because the EPA chief is protected by evangelicals. Trump told a group of Paralympians they’re “tough to watch.” File that alongside the “Pocahontas” jibe to a room of Native Americans. NASA has pulled the plug on its last moon rover — just months after Trump hailed a new era of lunar exploration. “It’s an emotional labor machine.” This woman was desperate to leave Facebook. She couldn’t. Injecting opioids or meth can lead to a serious heart infection. Expensive surgery can fix it, but how many chances should addicts get? The world’s largest active geyser, which sits in Yellowstone Park, has erupted three times in the past six weeks — and scientists don’t know why. Police in Tennessee guarded a state-owned hotel over the weekend, which was hosting a white nationalist conference, as anti-racist protesters gathered outside. Horror auteur William Friedkin still believes in exorcisms. Diversity in Hollywood? Not so much ... Ryan Reynolds just perfectly trolled the Avengers on Twitter. And congratulations to Lea Michele, who announced her engagement to boyfriend Zandy Reich. And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! 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