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White House restricts reporters' access to part of press office

The White House said Friday it restricted access for media pass holders to a key workspace known as the "Upper Press" without an appointment, citing the need to protect "sensitive material."

AFP WORLD
Published November 01,2025
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US 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."

In a memorandum, Communications Director Steven Cheung said journalists were "no longer permitted" to visit a section where Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's office is located "without prior approval in the form of an appointment."