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CNN MS NOW and Politico sue White House over press ban

Three news organizations filed a lawsuit in Washington DC against the Trump administration after being barred from White House grounds for reporting.

Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
File photo Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House Photo: France 24

First Amendment lawsuit filed Monday

CNN, MS NOW and Politico notified the government they are filing suit to protect their First Amendment rights. The outlets argue the White House revoked their credentials without notice or process because officials objected to their reporting. They claim this action threatens press freedom and the public right to independent journalism free from interference.

Trump administration defends the ban

President Donald Trump stated he might add other outlets to the list of banned media organizations. He called the news media a security threat and described critical coverage as fake news that must be stopped immediately. Representatives for the White House did not respond to requests for comment regarding the legal action.

Pool duties cancelled for trip

CNN was removed from pooled coverage responsibilities shared by major news outlets for an upcoming event. The White House TV pool decided not to cover events designated as pool coverage of the President during his travel plans. It remains unclear which news organization will take CNNs place or if a replacement pool will be put in place.

14 outlets, different leads

  • Express Tribune

    Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

  • France 24

    Trump bans media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House

  • ABC News Australia

    Breaking: Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

  • The Hill

    Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House

  • The Hollywood Reporter

    Trump Says He Is Banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House

  • Variety

    Donald Trump Says He’s Banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House ‘Effective Immediately’ Because of ‘Their Constant Fake News’

  • The Guardian

    Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House

  • Dawn

    Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

  • South China Morning Post

    Trump banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House

  • NPR

    Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

  • BBC News

    Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House

  • Middle East Eye

    Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House for 'reporting fake news'

  • BOL News

    Trump’s White House ban targets CNN, Politico and MS NOW

  • The Verge

    Trump treads further on free speech with new journalist bans

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14 independent outlets. Headlines as published. Links open the original report.