White House Says Its Team, Not Reporter Group, Will Determine Press Pool Access

Legacy media will be allowed in the pool, but the White House will keep rotating among the five major television networks and add previously denied outlets. The White House press team, rather than the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA), will determine which media outlets get to participate in its press pool, White House press secretary

House clears key hurdle on budget resolution to implement Trump agenda

Washington — House Republicans cleared a key hurdle on Tuesday on a budget proposal that would unlock President Trump’s legislative agenda after a handful of members expressed opposition to the package.  The House approved the rule governing debate over the resolution in a 217-211 party-line vote, teeing up a potential final vote later in the day. Only