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Kathleen Hennessey

People stand on the steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, next to the White House in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, as they wait for the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump for his meeting with President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) (AP)

Donald Trump campaign is bucking precedent and keeping the press away

Kathleen Hennessey
This frame grab from video provided by C-SPAN2, shows the floor of the Senate on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016, as the Senate acted decisively to override President Barack Obama's veto of Sept. 11 legislation. The White House saw it coming, but still it stung. When President Barack Obama was hit with the first veto override of his presidency on Wednesday, it landed as a clear reminder of his dwindling political influence, years of confounding relationships with Congress and shaky prospects for the few legislative priorities he has left (C-SPAN2 via AP) (AP)

President Obama stung by first veto override of his administration, on 9/11 bill

Kathleen Hennessey