White House communications director
4 stories from The GOP Files, newest first. Last in the news Oct 31.
In a Friday interview, Trump called the idea of the rapper as White House press secretary "a good idea." The job has had no permanent holder for 60 of the past 65 days, and no pick is expected before Tuesday's election.
The three outlets amended their lawsuit Wednesday, saying the White House still blocks them from press pool duty despite a judge's order. The fight tests whether a president can punish outlets for their coverage six days before the midterms.
President Trump called reports he would replace the briefing room with a swimming pool false. He said he may still move reporters to a "less obnoxious location," amid disputes over press access.
Politico fixed a report on the White House chief of staff's role in the press secretary's Fox News interview after a White House letter. The episode adds to worries about pressure on the press days before the Nov. 3 midterms.
