White House

• The White House is bringing MAGA memes to TikTok
• Trump administration to creators: “You will be allowed to apply for press credentials to this White House.”

  The Trump administration revealed its plan to credential creators and podcasters for access to the White House briefing room.

  
• Biden addresses creators at first-ever White House summit: “They listen to all of you”

  President Joe Biden stopped by the first ever White House Creator Economy Conference to make sure creators know they're at the center of a historical shift in the way people exchange information. He made it clear his administration recognizes the power of our industry, and is paying attention to how that power can affect our government.

  
• As creators hit the White House, DNC plans vertical convention stream

  The Democratic National Convention will be streamed in a vertical format to appeal to viewers on platforms like TikTok.

  
• The White House is inviting influencers to attend a Creator Economy Conference on August 14
• The White House wants federal agencies to appoint officers with “significant expertise in AI”
• U.S. rep Ro Khanna streamed with creators like Vaush and Emma Vigeland outside the White House
• The Senate’s anti-TikTok proposal has Presidential support. Say hello to the RESTRICT Act.
• TikTok has reportedly spent $1.5 billion to set up the team that will shepherd U.S. user data
• YouTube’s Chief Product Officer testified before Congress. Then he announced a new approach to extremist content.
• Ahead of the midterm elections, President Biden is looking to drum up support on TikTok
• The White House wants influential young TikTok stars to spread its message about Ukraine