Event Brief
White House Denies Bill Maher Mark Twain Prize Reports
Filed: Mar 21, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: The White House dismissed claims that comedian Bill Maher was to receive the Mark Twain Prize.
WHO: White House director of communications
WHAT: denied reports about Bill Maher receiving an award
WHEN: Mar 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM ET
WHERE: Washington, D.C.
WHY: The reports were labeled as 'literally FAKE NEWS.'
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