said, can we open the door, please? and they said, yeah, let's open it. and it was seen as a symbol of, we're going to have a new day. and we began inviting reporters for dinner. they needed to spend time with the president and understand they're professionals too. it gradually healed itself. >> so can the relationship between this white house press operation and its press corps be healed? >> i think they're less interested in getting to a better relationship with the press than they are in using the press as a foil. ahead, behind the scenes in the briefing room. >> it's smaller than it looks on tv. and kind of smells like socks. at t-mobile get the unlimited plan with the latest phones included for $40 dollars! we're included? included! ♪ ♪