The decision departs from a century of tradition in which a pool of independent news organizations go where the chief executive does and holds him accountable on behalf of regular Americans.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the change modernizes the press pool, saying the move would be more inclusive.

Fox News’ senior White House correspondent has attacked the Trump administration’s decision to choose the rotating press “pool” that covers the president on a daily basis, overturning a century-old arrangement with the official press corps.