US President Joe Biden speaks during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 30.
In pictures: The 2022 White House Correspondents' Dinner
US President Joe Biden speaks during the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, on April 30.
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Updated 0342 GMT (1142 HKT) May 01, 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the White House Correspondents' Dinner returned in full force Saturday night.

During his comedic remarks, President Joe Biden took a dig at his predecessor while also joking about the press, the GOP and the continued existence of the event altogether. This was Biden's first appearance at the widely attended Washington event since taking office and also the first time a US president has attended the dinner in six years.

The White House Correspondents' Association, which hosts the annual black tie event, honored several journalists for their contributions and the event's program was headlined by "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah.

Trevor Noah tells jokes during the dinner.
Trevor Noah tells jokes during the dinner.
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Guests mingle during the White House Correspondents' <br />Dinner.
Guests mingle during the White House Correspondents'
Dinner.
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President Joe Biden laughs as he listens to Trevor Noah speak at Saturday's dinner.
President Joe Biden laughs as he listens to Trevor Noah speak at Saturday's dinner.
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Biden offers a toast at the end of his remarks.
Biden offers a toast at the end of his remarks.
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President Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
President Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Trevor Noah, the host of "The Daily Show," entertains guests before President Biden addresses the audience.
Trevor Noah, the host of "The Daily Show," entertains guests before President Biden addresses the audience.
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Pete Davidson and<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/12/entertainment/kim-kardashian-pete-davidson/index.html" target="_blank"> Kim Kardashian</a> arrive on the red carpet before the dinner.
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian arrive on the red carpet before the dinner.
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Martha Stewart arrives for Saturday's dinner.
Martha Stewart arrives for Saturday's dinner.
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An attendee holds a purse reading "fully vaxxed".
An attendee holds a purse reading "fully vaxxed".
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CNN anchor Don Lemon, right, and his partner Tim Malone pose for photos on the red carpet.
CNN anchor Don Lemon, right, and his partner Tim Malone pose for photos on the red carpet.
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From left, Drew Barrymore, Gayle King, Norah O'Donnell and Wendy McMahon take a selfie at a reception ahead of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
From left, Drew Barrymore, Gayle King, Norah O'Donnell and Wendy McMahon take a selfie at a reception ahead of the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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Journalist April Ryan's purse hangs from her wrist as she arrives for Saturday's dinner.
Journalist April Ryan's purse hangs from her wrist as she arrives for Saturday's dinner.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his wife Evan Ryan pose for photos on the red carpet.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his wife Evan Ryan pose for photos on the red carpet.
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A guest looks at their phone outside of the venue.
A guest looks at their phone outside of the venue.
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