White House will choose news outlets who will have access to Trump in press pool

The White House announced it will choose which news outlets get to cover President Trump in close quarters or in events with limited access.

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White House to choose which reporters get close access to Trump

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White House holds press briefing

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White House press secretary suggests Russia-Ukraine conflict could end 'this week'

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White House pushes back on criticism of Trump spending cuts

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Trump spars with Maine’s governor at the White House over transgender athletes

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A.P. Sues Trump Officials Over White House Ban

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The New York Times - 4d
'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event

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Trump chides Maine governor at CPAC after clash at White House

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The Hill - 3d
Musk to join Trump’s first White House Cabinet meeting

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to join President Trump’s first White House Cabinet meeting slated for Wednesday, press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. Musk's attendance comes as widespread ...
The Hill - 20h
Musk's whirlwind approach sparks rift in White House and Trump's orbit: Sources

Musk’s whirlwind approach since coming to Washington has sparked a rift among some in the White House and Trump’s inner circle, sources told ABC News.
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Trump says Eagles will be invited to White House after winning Super Bowl

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Macron pushes back on Trump claims at White House meet, warns him to 'be careful'

French President Emmanuel Macron used his visit to the U.S. to publicly push back on President Donald Trump's repeated attacks on Ukraine.
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Watch: White House holds briefing as Trump faces criticism over Ukraine moves

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White House says that a large bruise on Trump's hand is from 'shaking hands all day every day'

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President Donald Trump says Eagles will be invited to White House after Super Bowl win

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