President Barack Obama walks away from the podium at the conclusion of his final presidential news conference, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017.

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On the Media | Jan 20, 2017

President Trump may be the most vocal with his disdain, but he's hardly the first president to have a rocky relationship with the press. Plus, why the White House press corps is so frustrating for everyone involved, and whether Trump's open animosity could actually be a blessing in disguise for the media. And, how the Obama administration’s last-minute expansion of surveillance powers might function in new hands.

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