White House Press Credentials

The Center Square reached a major milestone in national journalism gaining White House press credentials and inclusion in the White House Press Pool. This unprecedented access affirms our editorial strength and the authority of the fact-based reporting you – and readers across the country – deserve.

Credibility and Recognition

“Being included in the White House Press Pool lends even more credibility to The Center Square,” White House correspondent Morgan Sweeney said, reflecting on the transformative impact of this access on our institutional standing.

The hard-pass credential guarantees The Center Square a spot at press briefings, providing consistent access to breaking news and policy developments that directly impact the taxpayer concerns - issues central to our coverage. This positioning elevates The Center Square’s credibility and broadens name recognition across the political and media landscape.

Strategic Networking and Brand Building

Center Square staff’s diligent approach to securing pool opportunities and familiarizing officials with our coverage demonstrates our commitment to professional excellence. Each press briefing presents opportunities to build trust and credibility with our distribution and syndication partners across the country.

“The Center Square is being taken seriously. We are playing in the major leagues, on an even playing field with the likes of the Washington Post and New York Times – after only six years. It is a tremendous accomplishment,” D.C. Bureau Chief Sarah Rodrick Fitch said, highlighting the remarkable trajectory of The Center Square’s influence.

Demanding Accountability Where Others Won’t

This unprecedented access positions The Center Square to continue our proven approach: while mainstream media stays silent on controversial stories, we investigate. While others play to safe narratives, we break news. While legacy outlets protect certain politicians to maintain favored status, we hold all officials accountable. We have executed this reporting at the state level. And the impact speaks volumes.

Louisiana

In Louisiana, The Center Square’s investigative reporting created lasting educational policy change by uncovering mandatory DEI course requirements across state universities. The victory’s significance extends far beyond one university. The courses specifically targeted education majors – future teachers who will shape young minds. By calling out mandatory DEI training for aspiring educators, The Center Square ensured an entire generation of teachers will receive training focused on core educational principles rather than ideological mandates.

California

The Center Square’s investigative reporting in California revealed that the state’s estimated budget deficit precisely matched state spending on illegal immigrant healthcare. This meticulously sourced investigation was republished by 245 media brands nationwide, reaching millions of readers. The impact was immediate and transformative. Less than a week after publication, Governor Gavin Newsom completely reversed his longtime policy position on universal healthcare, calling for an end to new Medi-Cal enrollees among adult illegal immigrants starting January 2026. This policy recalculation will save California taxpayers billions of dollars.

North Carolina

The Center Square demonstrated the power of fearless journalism when mainstream media remained silent on a shocking story involving North Carolina State Rep. Julie von Haefen after the Democratic legislator posted social media content depicting President Trump’s beheading during a weekend of politically motivated violence against other lawmakers. Just minutes after contacting von Haefen’s office for comment, she posted an explanation on Facebook and deleted her X account. Major state outlets like The News & Observer and WRAL followed The Center Square’s lead, though other outlets didn’t cover the story until 22 hours after our publication.

White House Press credentials ensure that The Center Square team can bring this same level of accountability reporting to a national level.

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