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The correspondent begins by clarifying the role of the WHCA, which governs seating arrangements in the White House briefing room. Unlike the White House itself, it is the WHCA that assigns seats, requiring years-long applications for any new media to gain access. This lengthy adjudication process not only constrains the presence of fresh voices but also forces journalists without assigned seating to arrive hours early just to secure a fleeting spot during press briefings.