Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) proposed a ban on press access to the Speaker’s Lobby, which is located near the House floor, during an interview on September 16, 2026. In the interview with journalist Paul Kane from 535 Media, Foxx discussed ideas she had heard on Member’s Day and whether she shared any of those with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his staff.
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Rep. Virginia Foxx Proposes Ban on Press Access to Speaker’s Lobby
Rep. Virginia Foxx has proposed a ban on press access to the Speaker’s Lobby near the House floor. This proposal was discussed during an interview with journalist Paul Kane on September 16, 2026.
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