White House Plans Press Room Shakeup. The White House is considering a controversial overhaul of its press briefing room that could move major outlets like CNN and The New York Times from their front-row seats to make space for digital creators such as YouTubers, TikTokers, and Substack writers. A senior official said the goal is to “modernize” access and reflect changing media habits. The White House Correspondents’ Association pushed back, warning against letting online popularity dictate press access. The shift comes amid a broader debate about media trust and government influence. A recent review of $8.2 million in federal contracts to Politico has added to concerns. No final seating plan has been released, but the proposal has sparked a major conversation about journalism’s future in the digital age