Axios reported that the White House is creating a new briefing-room seating chart, a function long controlled by the White House Correspondents’ Association.

The Trump administration said it might take over the seating chart for the press briefing room, something that for decades has been handled by a press association.

The White House is reportedly looking to rejigger the seating chart. On Tuesday, the White House said Mr. Trump will not attend the association’s annual dinner, a lavish affair that draws more than ...

In an email to members Monday, the WHCA board said the plans, confirmed by POLITICO, are a “wrong-headed effort.” ...