
White House Tightens Media Access to Key Areas
The White House has restricted media access to Room 140 in the West Wing, citing national security concerns, which limits press coverage of the press secretary's office.
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The White House has restricted media access to Room 140 in the West Wing, citing national security concerns, which limits press coverage of the press secretary's office.

The creators of the TV series "Billions" aimed to give the finale a similar feel to the endings of "The West Wing," "Mad Men," and "The Sopranos," with a balance of character resolutions and plot resolution. They wanted to reward dedicated viewers who closely followed the show and understood the references. The goal was to create a visceral reaction and an adrenaline rush, while also making viewers question the meaning of the characters' actions. The creators also discussed the importance of Wendy's character and the exceptional performance of Jeffrey DeMunn.

Cocaine was discovered in a cubby hole in a West Wing entry area of the White House, where visitors place their belongings before going on tours. The Secret Service is investigating the matter, checking visitor logs and cameras. Possession of cocaine is a misdemeanor in Washington, D.C. The West Wing is heavily trafficked, with hundreds of people passing through regularly, including political staff, guests, and members of the press. The substance was found during a routine Secret Service sweep, leading to a brief closure of the White House complex. President Joe Biden and his family were not present at the time, but the president considers it important to get to the bottom of the incident.
Cocaine was found in the West Wing lobby of the White House, a heavily traveled area where visitors enter before taking private tours. The Secret Service is investigating the incident and trying to determine who brought the illegal substance into the White House. The discovery prompted a brief evacuation, and President Joe Biden was briefed on the incident. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to speculate on the responsible party or whether they should be prosecuted, emphasizing that it is under the Secret Service's purview.

A white powder found inside the White House's West Wing has been identified as cocaine, according to a source familiar with the matter. The substance was discovered during a routine Secret Service sweep of the area and was later determined to be non-hazardous by the DC Fire Department. The incident led to a temporary closure of the White House complex, and an investigation is underway to determine how the substance entered the premises. President Joe Biden was not present at the time of the discovery.