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Trump May Turn Briefing Room Into a Pool: NY Times

President Donald Trump has talked about replacing the White House press briefing room with an indoor swimming pool. This is according to the New York Times. The outlet says he's been considering the move since August. Trump has been at odds with some in the press over what he calls unfair coverage. Bloomberg's Catherine Lucey reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

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