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How invitation-only reporting took root in Washington’s press corps.

Local journalists feel the doors closing to public officials who “are taking their cue from President Trump.”

The pressure to accommodate a famous person in exchange for access can encourage compromise. But stars don’t hold nuclear codes.

How four reporters cover the biggest businesses in America with their full focus.

Reporting on powerful people doesn’t always mean getting close.

Encounters on the line between control and conditions.

Journalists, podcasters, and news influencers on the erosion of access—what it’s worth, and what it isn’t.

Introducing the Access Issue.

The Faustian bargain of embedding with the Israeli military in Gaza.  

Pete Hegseth restricted journalists’ access. They managed to do essential reporting anyway.

Lauren Chen, a right-wing influencer, ran an alleged Russian-backed media company until the DOJ shut it down. Now she’s back—with a new podcast.

Harvey Levin sent in a team of reporters who break the mold—and reach a new audience.

Jonathan Choe, “the news influencer slash journalist,” as he says, used to work in local TV. Now he is part of the MAGA-endorsed “future of independent journalism,” squeezing through cracks in the traditional press.

Make it all make sense, Bari Weiss and Jeff Bezos! Plus: The Lens sees clearly.

The American Prospect decided to do away with programmatic ads. A month later, people are spending nearly twice as much time on the site.