I am something of a news junkie; so I look forward to the national/international news at 5:00 PM (CST) every Monday through Friday.

Lately, however, the news has been pre-empted--every day--by a "briefing" from the White House, that could just as well have been transmitted by other means (including even Twitter).

I am wondering if, perhaps, the president's advisors have admonished him that his handling of this matter will either make or break his presidency; and if he is, therefore, taking a high profile in its regard.

I suppose that this is a rather cynical interpretation of events.

But I really cannot think of a better explanation.

Can anyone else?