New White House Press Rules Will Expand Access for ‘New Media Voices’

Independent journalists and content producers are encouraged to apply for admittance to press briefings.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt takes questions during the daily briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House on Jan. 28, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Jan. 28 new guidelines for media access aimed at allowing more independent journalists and content creators into media events.

Describing President Donald Trump as the “most accessible” commander-in-chief in the nation’s history, she said the administration is open for communication with all types of news outlets.