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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This describes a legal distinction raised in litigation over journalist access to specific White House locations.
Notable later additions to the White House building include the Oval Office and the White House briefing room.
January 01, 1791
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Examples of structural additions made to the White House after its original design
Room 140, also known as 'Upper Press,' is a West Wing space located near the Oval Office that houses offices for senior White House communications officials, including the press secretary.
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Describes the physical location and function of a named West Wing room used for White House communications staff.
Credentialed White House journalists have historically been permitted to enter Room 140, often called 'Upper Press,' near the Oval Office on short notice to speak with senior officials.
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Describes customary access practice for credentialed reporters to a specific White House space used for informal newsgathering.