Melania, Vance, Rubio skip White House dinner

Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are skipping the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on July 24, 2026, due to scheduling conflicts.
Vance’s absence follows the birth of his fourth child, Alec Neel Vance, on July 19; his office stated he will not take formal paternity leave but will adjust his schedule.
President Donald Trump is expected to attend and deliver a speech at the dinner, which will be held at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC.
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