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CNN, MS NOW, and Politico sue Trump over White House media ban FAST-MOVING

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Trump administration. The legal action seeks to overturn a ban on their journalists' access to the White House, which they argue violates First Amendment protections regarding freedom of the press.

The ban, implemented without prior notice or formal procedure, follows President Donald Trump's accusations that these outlets spread 'fake news' and pose a threat to national security. Trump defended the decision on Truth Social, stating the administration is targeting misinformation rather than the free press.

In a show of solidarity, major television networks including ABC, CBS, Fox News, and NBC have suspended their shared 'pool' coverage of presidential activities. This collective action resulted in a lack of audio during a White House helipad unveiling and impacted coverage of the President's trip to the United Nations General Assembly. Vice President JD Vance defended the administration's stance, claiming the targeted outlets publish predominantly negative coverage of the presidency.

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CNN · Donald Trump · JD Vance · MS NOW · Politico · White House

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