In legal arguments about press access, the Oval Office and Air Force One are characterized as 'invitation-only' spaces distinct from the White House briefing room, and parties assert that invitation-only spaces are not subject to viewpoint-neutral access requirements under the First Amendment.
November 24, 2025
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legal
This describes a legal distinction raised in litigation over journalist access to specific White House locations.
Protective security protocols can include adjusting aircraft boarding procedures (for example, using smaller or alternative stairs) during periods of heightened security.
October 19, 2025
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procedural
Operational adjustments to movement and embarkation procedures are used as part of protective security when risks increase.
Air Force One is the call sign and informal name for any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States.
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descriptive
Refers to the presidential aircraft used to transport the U.S. president.
The U.S. Secret Service conducts security sweeps of areas used by Air Force One prior to presidential arrivals.
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procedural
Describes a routine security procedure performed around presidential travel and Air Force One operations.
Joint Base Andrews is a U.S. military installation that hosts Air Force One and other aircraft that support the President, the Vice President, and other senior U.S. leaders.
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organizational
Description of the mission and assets based at Joint Base Andrews.
Joint Base Andrews is located in Prince George's County, Maryland, and serves as the home base for Air Force One.
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geographic
Identifies the location of Joint Base Andrews and its role as the primary base for the presidential aircraft known as Air Force One.