A War of Attrition Theodore Boutrous on taking the White House and Pentagon press access cases. October 7, 2026 By Ivan L. Nagy
‘Flashing Red’ September 28, 2026 By Jem Bartholomew As the Trump administration openly defies a federal court order restoring access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, the White House press corps needs to hold its nerve.
Solidarity, Finally September 25, 2026 By Susie Banikarim The press stands up for itself, together. Plus: A surrender to—not a settlement with—Paramount, and a great HBO crime doc.
I Don’t Want My Trump TV September 22, 2026 By Betsy Morais A day in the life of the booted White House press and the twenty-four-seven propaganda people.
‘Overstayed His Welcome’ September 21, 2026 By Jem Bartholomew The Trump administration is ramping up its hostile environment for journalists, from American streets to the corridors of the White House.
What Karoline Leavitt Leaves Behind August 17, 2026 By Jem Bartholomew The outgoing press secretary further damaged the relationship between the federal government and the journalists who cover it.
A Tale of Two Speeches July 27, 2026 By Jem Bartholomew The press’s responsible handling of Trump’s incoherent speech about US election integrity contrasted starkly with Friday’s farcical WHCA dinner.
‘Sleepy Trump’? June 15, 2026 By Jem Bartholomew What the discourse around the president’s health reveals—and conceals.
