White House issues new rule restricting access for journalists

White House restricts reporters’ access to part of press office

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday barred reporters from accessing part of the White House press office without an appointment, citing the need to protect “sensitive material.”

White House Restricts Access to Some Press Offices in Crackdown

The White House restricted the ability of members of the media to access the part of the building that includes Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s office, unless they first make an appointment to do so.

White House restricts press office access citing sensitive material

Reporters blocked from key White House area without prior approval, citing structural changes and security concerns.

Journalists blocked from key White House offices under new rule

Under a new directive announced Friday, the White House has restricted journalists’ access to West Wing offices used by press secretary Karoline Leavitt and other top communications aides.The...

White House Limits Media Access to West Wing Offices in Latest Indignity for the Trump Press Corps

“They already kicked all the legitimate news organizations out of the Pentagon. Now they want to do the same thing here.”

White House tightens journalists' access around senior communications aides

Journalists will need appointment to see press secretary.Move follows crackdown on press access at Pentagon.New rule takes effect immediately.A new White House rule issued Friday restricts the ability of credentialed...