"Reporter Simon Ateba Takes Center Stage at White House Briefing"

Simon Ateba, a reporter for Today News Africa, has gained attention for repeatedly interrupting White House press briefings to demand that he be called on to ask a question. Ateba's behavior has frustrated press officials and the White House Correspondents' Association, but has also made him popular on social media and among right-wing media outlets. However, it remains unclear what specific questions Ateba has been seeking to ask. The White House has proposed rules about "professional" conduct for journalists, which could potentially be used to discipline Ateba. The White House Correspondents' Association declined to renew Ateba's membership, citing a lack of evidence that he is employed by a news outlet that reports on the White House.