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."
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- Published Date: 12:41 | 01 November 2025
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."