Prior to Trump’s accession, there was a fair bit of certainty for White House correspondents when it came to planning their weekends. The site will have eight reporters and two editors assigned to the White House to track news every day, including weekends. It’ll maintain those staffing levels, says newly appointed White House Bureau Chief Ashley Parker. “The thinking is that we’re going to cover President Biden just as vigorously, rigorously, authoritatively and fairly as we covered President Trump,” says Parker. In her first briefing on Wednesday, White House press secretary Jen Psaki was asked about the administration’s approach to combating disinformation.

Source: Washington Post January 22, 2021 21:17 UTC