In a significant shift from long-standing practices, the White House has announced it will take control of the press pool responsible for covering President Trump, determining which reporters and news organizations will have access to the president. This decision has ignited controversy, with critics arguing that it undermines press freedoms and resembles tactics seen in more authoritarian regimes. The administration plans to introduce a system for hand-picking reporters, effectively sidelining traditional press organizations and asserting its influence over media coverage. The move has drawn criticism from several news outlets, including Fox News, which expressed concerns that this grants the White House excessive authority over press relations. As the White House continues to navigate its relationship with the media, tensions appear to be escalating.