Axios

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn't want to meet the press.

• The progressive lawmaker has sat for just three interviews with national media this year — a fraction of what other potential 2028 candidates for president have done.
• When she is interviewed it's usually with an ideologically sympathetic outlet or reporter, or is focused on a topic that's politically safe.

Why it matters: This distinct approach to the media suggests three things about Ocasio-Cortez and her team's approach as she weighs a run for the White House:

For decades, the White House Correspondents' Dinner has been a treasured tradition, uniting the press and politicians under one roof at the storied Washington Hilton. Now, the future of that ritual is in question.

Why it matters: The intruder at Saturday's dinner will force security officials and the White House Correspondents' Association to reconsider whether it's safe to host the dinner again in that venue, and how the event may need to evolve.

The alleged gunman who opened fire on the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday was immediately subdued, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said, praising law enforcement's quick response.

The big picture: The suspect "barely breached the perimeter" of the event before being taken into custody, said Blanche. He called it "a massive security success story" during a Sunday appearance on CNN's State of the Union.