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The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, traditionally a lighthearted gathering of reporters, politicians, and celebrities, will take place on Saturday under the shadow of a boycott call by Palestinian journalists and an anti-war demonstration. Over two dozen Palestinian journalists have urged their American colleagues to boycott the event, citing the detention, torture, and killing of journalists in Gaza. An anti-war coalition, including Code Pink, plans to demonstrate near the venue, protesting the Biden administration’s alleged complicity in the Israeli military’s targeting of Palestinian journalists. The dinner, hosted by the White House Correspondents’ Association since 1920, will feature President Joe Biden as a guest of honor. Biden is expected to deliver a speech and face comedic jabs from comedian Colin Jost. The event will also include awards for top reporters and journalism scholarships.

President Joe Biden’s approval ratings are severely underwater on inflation and immigration, which Americans have identified as their top concerns in a recent poll. The poll, conducted by Economist/YouGov, reveals that 97% of respondents consider inflation an important issue, with 77% stating it is ‘very important.’ Meanwhile, 85% view immigration as an important issue, with 56% deeming it ‘very important.’ Despite the significance of these issues, Biden’s approval ratings on these fronts are dismal. Only 29% approve of his handling of inflation, while 62% disapprove, including 49% who ‘strongly’ disapprove. His approval rating on immigration is similarly low, with 29% approval and 61% disapproval.

The Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden has hit a roadblock as House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer reportedly grows increasingly frustrated with the investigation’s lack of progress. Comer is said to be considering closing the inquiry as he eyes higher office ambitions. Despite denials from the committee, sources indicate that the investigation is winding down. Comer has also drawn criticism from fellow Republicans for his handling of the probe, with some suggesting he may have overreached in his claims against Biden.

President Joe Biden has formally announced that Micron Technology will receive $6.1 billion in federal funding for its $100 billion microchip plant in Central New York. This funding is part of the 2022 CHIPS Act, which Biden promoted as a way to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to America. Micron is the fourth big chipmaker to get CHIPS money to build leading edge chips in the U.S.

President Joe Biden’s invitation to speak at Morehouse College’s commencement has sparked controversy among some faculty and supporters due to his handling of the Israel-Hamas war. Critics claim that Biden’s approach effectively supports genocide in Gaza and contradicts Martin Luther King Jr.’s pacifist stance. The White House confirmed Biden’s May 19th speech at Morehouse, where he will also address the graduating class at West Point. The controversy stems from concerns raised by Morehouse alumni who circulated an online letter urging the school to rescind the invitation based on Biden’s Israel-related policies. The letter emphasizes King’s opposition to the Vietnam War and his belief that war diminishes humanity. Despite faculty concerns, Morehouse Provost Kendrick Brown affirmed the school’s invitation to Biden, which was reportedly issued in September before the Israel-Hamas conflict escalated. The controversy highlights Biden’s ongoing challenges with Black Americans, as his approval ratings have declined among the group since he took office. The president’s speech at Morehouse will mark the second consecutive year he has addressed a graduating class at a historically Black college, following his commencement address at Howard University in 2023. Biden’s visit to Georgia, a key battleground state in the 2020 election, underscores his efforts to shore up support among Black voters.

President Joe Biden visited Syracuse to announce a historic deal with Micron Technology, providing $6.1 billion in federal grants for the company’s planned $100 billion complex of computer chip plants. The project, located in the town of Clay, is expected to create thousands of jobs and boost the region’s economy.