News Summary

• HBO's "Real Time" host will receive the award June 28 at a gala ceremony that will be streamed on Netflix.
• The Atlantic initially reported last week that Maher had been chosen for the Mark Twain Prize.
• President Trump is not expected to attend the gala honoring Maher, a staunch liberal who has criticized the far left of the Democratic Party.
• Previous recipients include Richard Pryor, Steve Martin, Tina Fey, Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and Conan O’Brien.