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White House blocks Politico from Air Force One amid press access lawsuit
The White House has blocked Politico from boarding Air Force One, preventing the outlet from fulfilling its duties as a print representative for the presidential travel pool. This move follows previous restrictions placed on CNN and MS NOW. Although a federal judge, Timothy Kelly, recently issued a temporary restraining order requiring the administration to reinstate press passes for these outlets, the administration has continued to exclude them from specific travel assignments.
The Department of Justice has filed a motion to restore the ban, arguing that the news organizations have published information that harms national security. Conversely, the media outlets have filed a lawsuit alleging that the administration's actions violate their First and Fifth Amendment rights. The White House maintains that its decisions regarding privileged access to spaces like Air Force One are within presidential authority and are distinct from general White House grounds access.
A court hearing is scheduled for Thursday to determine whether a preliminary injunction should be granted to protect press access while the legal challenge proceeds.
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CNN · Donald Trump · MS NOW · Politico · Timothy Kelly · U.S. Department of Justice · White House
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- [● 3 SOURCES] CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have sued, alleging the administration's ban violates their First and Fifth Amendment rights. abc17news.com · kvia.com · www.mediaite.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] White House officials argue that restoring press passes is distinct from allowing media participation in the Air Force One travel pool. abc17news.com · news.az · www.timesnownews.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 6 SOURCES] Judge Timothy Kelly issued a temporary restraining order requiring the administration to reinstate press passes for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. montecristinoticias.com · abc17news.com · kvia.com · www.mediaite.com · www.timesnownews.com · +1 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The White House has blocked Politico from travelling aboard Air Force One with President Donald Trump montecristinoticias.com · abc17news.com · news.az · kvia.com · www.mediaite.com · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] A federal judge is scheduled to hold a hearing this Thursday to consider a preliminary injunction to protect press access. montecristinoticias.com · abc17news.com · news.az · kvia.com · www.mediaite.com · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Department of Justice has filed a motion to restore the ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, arguing they publish information that harms national security. contrapodernews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The White House contends that presidents have historically decided which journalists receive privileged access. www.sanjuandailystar.com · www.westhawaiitoday.com