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USA TODAY
What happens when the White House bans reporters?
10 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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This fight is bigger than which reporters enter the White House. BrieAnna Frank, USA TODAY First Amendment reporting fellow, explains why fewer journalists with firsthand access could narrow what the public can independently learn and verify, and how a loss in court could give future administrations more room to restrict the press.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to [email protected]. Episode transcript available here. 
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