Presidents communicate with the press in a variety of ways. This table tallys each of these interactions in one of two categories, “Solo-Reg” and, since 2009, “Prime-Time,” referring to conferences that are televised live in prime time. (In the early twentieth century, some of these “conferences” were only partially on-the-record, and some were not televised.) It also includes interviews, both on and off-the-record.
Peter Farruggia, a furloughed CDC worker, discusses the impact of the shutdown on Americans’ health. ABC News legal contributor James Sample talks about the case against former national security adviser John Bolton, who was indicted for allegedly mishandling classified documents. The top three New York City mayoral candidates sparred over who has the right experience to lead and how they would deal with President Trump.