In an unprecedented move, the White House has restricted Associated Press access over the news agency’s refusal to adopt “Gulf of America” as the new name for the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s what you need to know about this escalating dispute:

The restrictions

The White House has banned AP from:

The reason

White House officials cite AP’s editorial stance on geographic naming:

Official positions

The battle lines are clearly drawn:

Access implications

The restrictions come with some caveats:

What happens next

The standoff continues as:

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