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Trump, NC Rep. Virginia Foxx, and restrictions on journalists
Trump announced that several news outlets would be barred from the White House, a restriction the column compares with Foxx’s proposal.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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The column compares President Donald Trump’s announced ban on several news outlets from the White House with Rep. Virginia Foxx’s support for barring reporters from the House Speaker’s Lobby. The author argues that the lobby is an important place for reporters to reach lawmakers and says she is defensive about press access.
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Virginia Foxx
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House Rules Committee chairwoman whose support for barring reporters from the Speaker’s Lobby is discussed.
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President who announced a White House ban on several news outlets.
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