White House removes wire spot from press pool
- The Trump administration removed the guaranteed press pool slot for newswires, including the Associated Press .
- This action follows a court order to restore AP's access after its exclusion and a disagreement over terminology.
- The updated guidelines, released by Karoline Leavitt, eliminate the dedicated spot for AP, Bloomberg, and Reuters.
- Leavitt stated the slot would be filled by a journalist from a rotating selection of print media outlets.
- AP stated the move restricts access for wire services, impacting news organizations and potentially threatening principles.
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