Breaking news: Trump administration moves to handpick members of White House press pool

The move to pick reporters who can ask the president questions breaks with decades of precedent.

View in browser Feb. 25, 2025, 2:53 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Kenny Holston/The New York Times White House Moves to Pick the Pool Reporters Who Cover Trump In announcing plans to handpick the reporters who can ask the president questions, the White House is breaking decades of precedent. Read more More coverage As Republicans eye Medicaid cuts, states could be left with vast shortfalls. → House Republicans want to pass President Trump's agenda in one big bill. Here's what's in it. → DOGE quietly deleted the five biggest spending cuts it celebrated last week. → Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018