The White House has initiated new restrictions to reporters on Friday, no longer allowing access to Room 140 or the "upper press" room.

Newsweek reached out to the White House via email Friday night for comment.

Why It Matters

New restrictions placed on journalists by the White House and Pentagon have sparked significant concern from leading U.S. media organizations, press freedom groups and First Amendment advocates.

The policy changes limit how and when reporters may access crucial government areas and information, drawing criticism that these measures threaten transparency and impede the ability of the media to hold officials accountable.

The White House's restrictions arrive in the wake of similarly controversial rules at the Pentagon.

What To Know

According to numerous reports

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