On Capitol Hill, the reporters run free. GOP senators are fine with it
Summary
President Donald Trump has stopped some news outlets from entering the White House. Meanwhile, a Republican congresswoman wants to limit reporters’ access in parts of the Capitol, but Republican senators say they are happy with how reporters can access them now.Key Facts
- President Trump has barred certain news outlets from White House access.
- A Republican congresswoman is proposing to restrict press access inside parts of the Capitol building.
- Republican senators generally support the current rules for reporters in the Senate.
- Senators say reporters have very direct access to lawmakers in the Senate, more than in other Washington areas.
- Senate Majority Leader John (last name not given) is involved in maintaining the current access levels for reporters.
- The article contrasts the different approaches to press access between the White House, the House of Representatives, and the Senate.
- Press freedoms in the Senate remain open despite restrictions elsewhere in Washington.
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