Journalists defend press freedom at muted White House correspondents’ dinner Event took place with no Trump, no comedian and notably fewer politicians or Hollywood stars than in past years The Guardian - US · Apr 27, 2025
Maligned By Trump, White House Reporters Hold Subdued Annual Gala The White House Correspondents' Association staged its annual gala on Saturday in a muted celebration amid mounting concerns about press freedom under President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Apr 27, 2025
No time for "nerd prom." Ditch the WHCD If the press can't stand in solidarity for global reporting rights, then there is no need to gather Salon · Apr 26, 2025
‘Everyone’s scared’: little appetite for mirth before White House correspondents’ dinner Annual event likely to prove gloomy affair amid Trump attacks on press and rise of Maga media ecosystem The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2025
White House removes wire services from press pool rather than restore AP’s access The Associated Press filed a court motion stating that the press policy is “a clear violation of the court's injunction order,” urging a federal judge to enforce his ruling against the White House. The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025
White House is refusing to distribute press pool reports that contain ‘inconvenient’ info ‘Now, it appears the White House is withholding reports it doesn’t like—choosing not to distribute pool reports that contain information it finds inconvenient or unflattering,’ Oliver Darcy reported on the censorship The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025
The WHCA sure did teach Amber Ruffin “I thought when people take away your rights, you're supposed to call it out," Ruffin said on Monday. "I was wrong" Salon · Apr 2, 2025
Comedian dropped by White House correspondents hits back: ‘I would have been so terrifically mean’ Amber Ruffin skewers journalists who canceled her skit, mocking their subservience to Trump The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2025
The View invites Amber Ruffin to do her act on their show after she’s axed from White House dinner ‘She should come and do it here,’ co-host Ana Navarro declared while Whoopi Godberg said ‘you’ve been invited’ The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
WHCA blasts White House’s ‘wrong-headed effort’ to take over briefing-room seating chart ‘But if a White House’s goal instead is to receive ‘favorable coverage’ through easy questions, the American people lose out,’ the WHCA board wrote on Monday The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025
Trump news at a glance: ‘I’m not joking’ – Trump says he could seek third term Trump also says in interview he was ‘very angry’ with Putin and threatened to bomb Iran – key US politics stories from 30 March 2025 The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025
White House Correspondents’ Dinner axes comedy slot after Trump administration pressure White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich called Amber Ruffin a ‘garbage, hate-filled comedian’ The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025
White House correspondents’ dinner cancels anti-Trump comedian’s appearance WHCA says it was dropping Amber Ruffin’s performance so the event’s ‘focus is not on the politics of division’ The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2025
Judge Hears Associated Press Suit Over White House Denial Of Access Lawyers for the Associated Press (AP) urged a federal judge on Thursday to restore the news agency's reporters access to the White House press pool that covers US President Donald Trump's events. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025 Hot mic catches Trump urging Fox News reporter to say Cabinet meeting was ‘unbelievable’ ‘Lawrence, say we did a great job, please. Okay? Say it was unbelievable,’ the president asked Fox & Friends host Lawrence Jones at the end of the meeting.
Latin Times · Feb 26, 2025 Fox News Anchor Slams White House for Hand-Picking Press Pool: 'This Does Not Give Power to the People' Fox News host Jacqui Heinrich lambasted the White House for its decision to choose the media outlets that will be able to cover President Donald Trump closely.
Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025 Trump administration says it will take control of White House press pool White House Correspondents’ Association says move ‘tears at the independence of a free press’ in the US.
The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2025 White House says it will decide which news outlets cover Trump Move comes a day after administration won ruling allowing it to bar AP from the Oval Office and Air Force One
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Fox News correspondent slams Trump administration for new press access rules that ‘gives power to the White House’ Leavitt announced at Tuesday’s press briefing that the White House would now choose the press pool participants going forward
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Newsmax and Fox News quietly back AP over White House ban — after celebrating it on air Fox News hosts have urged the White House to ‘kick them out’ while Newsmax stars have labeled the wire service the ‘Associated Propaganda’
Salon · Jan 30, 2025 Team Trump eats the press White House press corps is now mostly "content creators" delighted to be there, who prefer gossip to news
Digital Camera World · Sep 13, 2024 Letter claiming photographers are being pushed out of Harris campaigned signed by six major news organizations The Kamala Harris presidential campaign has been accused of wrongfully restricting photographers access and coverage
Top News · Jun 27, 2024 White House Correspondents' Association Urges Inclusion Of Pool Reporter WHCA urges source to allow a print pool reporter at the presidential debate for comprehensive coverage and transparency.
Top News · Jun 27, 2024 White House Press Corps Accuses CNN Of Limiting Access The White House press corps accuses CNN of limiting access to the debate hall for the Biden-Trump debate, raising concerns over transparency and historical...
Roll Call · Jun 27, 2024 At the Races: Commonwealth conundrum - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.