Whether the president may exclude specific reporters or news organizations from covering official events based on their viewpoints is a contested First Amendment question about viewpoint discrimination and access to government-controlled spaces.
November 24, 2025
high
legal
This summarizes the constitutional issue at the core of disputes over press access to presidential events.
White House press briefings are forums in which reporters ask questions of the White House press secretary and the press secretary responds on behalf of the administration.
October 24, 2025
high
general
Describes the standard function of White House press briefings and the role of the press secretary.