White House Revokes Press Credentials for Multiple Outlets

Why it matters locally: While primarily a national news development regarding press access, this action could be of interest to Virginia residents who follow national politics and media, as several major news organizations have a presence in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

White House officials confiscated press badges belonging to reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, the respective news organizations reported. These actions resulted in the denial of White House access for journalists representing these outlets. CNN, MSNBC, and Politico each confirmed the removal of their reporters' credentials. The confiscated badges, which grant access to the White House complex, effectively barred the journalists from the premises.