White House Limits Press Office Access Due to Sensitive Material

Reporters blocked from key White House area without prior approval, citing structural changes and security concerns.

President Donald Trump’s administration has restricted reporters from accessing a section of the White House press office without prior approval, citing the protection of sensitive material due to structural changes within the National Security Council (NSC). A memorandum stated that journalists must make appointments to enter Room 140, previously accessible on short notice. This follows similar restrictions at the Department of Defense, raising concerns about press freedoms as multiple news organizations refuse to comply with new Pentagon policies. The White House Correspondents Association has yet to comment on these developments.