Build Sources from the Outside In
Practical Tips for White House Journalists
White House reporters from the AP and Washington Post share their advice for getting scoops and dealing with harassment.
Susan Page’s Five Lessons for Journalists
USA Today’s Washington Bureau Chief Shares Tips from Covering Seven Administrations
“The turmoil of the Trump presidency, the attack on the capital on January 6th was a reminder of the fragility of our democracy and the role that journalism has to play.”
The Nitty Gritty of the White House Beat
Getting access to key players isn’t impossible. Be bold and persistent.
From the briefing room to the press secretary offices and beyond, the environment and culture of the White House beat have changed.
How to Cover the Biden White House
A Changing Media Landscape and 24-Hour News Cycle Make White House Beat an Increasing Challenge
After four years of conflict, chaos and early-morning Twitter duty, White House reporters expect a calmer Biden administration – one with more discipline but less access.
White House Beat: Frustrations and Surprises
For Reporters on the Beat, Covering the President is Stifling and Rewarding
Interviews with the president sometimes come out of the blue. How do reporters prepare for the unexpected?
The Trump White House in 2019
Investigations, Campaigning and Maybe Some Governing on Tap for Year Three of Trump Tenure
Three top White House reporters talk about what will – and what won’t – happen during the third year Donald Trump is at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Managing the White House Beat
Round the Clock Headlines in Prestigious Beat
Going to work at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. every day has it perks, but four reporters explain how they work to maintain sources outside as well.
White House Beat: High Profile, Low Access
Working White House Beat Can be Demanding, Frustrating – and Exciting.
