WASHINGTON (AP) — The art of culinary diplomacy, practiced by presidents at White House state dinners for more than 150 years, is the theme of this year's official White House Christmas ornament.

WASHINGTON – In a candlelit pavilion on the White House ... Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse with LL Cool J as the master of ceremonies – was the first state dinner held ...

The White House Correspondents’ Association ... Yet the messiness surrounding this year’s dinner serves as a reminder the gala has caused lots of unnecessary grief for an organization and ...

Daniels, the outgoing White House Correspondents ... the big Saturday night after-party. I asked Daniels about the more subdued nature of this year’s dinner, which notably didn’t include ...

By Alex Weprin Senior Editor This year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner will go forward without ... s scheduled performance at this year’s gala, which is set to be held April 26.

What remained at the White House Correspondents’ Association ... ambitions during the 2011 correspondents’ dinner. He skipped the annual gala during his first term, and his absence had ...

is unveiled to the press at the White House in Washington, Feb. 3, 1982. The china, as laid out for a state dinner, includes 220 place settings with 4,372 pieces. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds ...