Reporters' White House Press Access Revoked

Why it matters locally: The revocation of White House press credentials raises concerns among journalists and media organizations across North Carolina regarding the precedent it sets for access to federal government information and transparency.

WASHINGTON – The White House confiscated press credentials from reporters representing CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, the organizations reported. The actions took place after the Trump administration had previously excluded specific media outlets from White House access. Journalists for the three news organizations had their White House press badges taken. CNN, MSNBC, and Politico each provided independent accounts of their reporters' credentials being removed.