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DoJ backs Trump ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now, citing security concerns

The news organizations, which sued the US president, are claiming the ban violates the first amendment US politics live – latest updates The US Department of Justicehas defended Donald Trump ’s decision to ban three new organizations from the White House in a court filing , arguing that access to the grounds was a “privilege” and citing national security concerns. Lawyers for the US president doubled down on Trump’s claims about CNN, Politico and MS Now reporting “ Fake News ” and insisted the ban did not violate the first amendment because “access to the White House is a privilege, not a right”. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Ariana Baio in Washington1h ago

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Trump Rages at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in Midnight Rant: She Has ‘Trump Addiction’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday night was still extremely irate that CNN’s Kaitlan Collins tried to ask him a question at the United Nations — after he had banned CNN (and MS NOW and Politico) from White House coverage. In a post on his Truth Social platform just before midnight Tuesday, Trump accused the CNN […]

Variety•Todd Spangler1h ago

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Trump rails against CNN’s Collins and media ‘sleazebags’ over UN presence

President Trump ripped CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins Tuesday for covering him despite banning the network along with MS Now and Politico from the White House. “You should not be here covering me,” Trump told the chief White House correspondent before his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) after she asked when the war…

The Hill•Finya Swai1h ago

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How US players are reshaping France and the continent

In this edition we welcome CNN's correspondent in France, Melissa Bell. Melissa is the author of "Sous l'influence americaine", an investigation into American interference in France and Europe. She tells us about the ways in which American interference is being felt in Europe and France and what we should expect during the 2027 French presidential election campaign.

France 24•Rochelle FERGUSON-BOUYAHI1h ago

Trump ramps up his war on the media

US media outlets CNN, Politico and MS NOW are suing the Trump administration after it removed their press credentials and banned them from covering the White House. FRANCE 24 spoke to Steven Herman, executive director of the Jordan Center for Journalism Advocacy and Innovation at the University of Mississippi about the legality of the move and its wider ramnifications.

France 24•Monte FRANCIS1h ago

DOJ fights lawsuit challenging Trump’s White House media ban: Access is a ‘privilege’

The Justice Department (DOJ) is standing by President Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House, saying access to the complex is a “privilege” and justified under national security concerns. In a court filing late Tuesday, the Trump administration pressed U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly to reject a request from…

The Hill•Finya Swai2h ago

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Live updates: White House media ban faces legal test; Trump to greet Xi ahead of summit

President Trump’s decision to bar three news outlets from the White House will face a court test on Wednesday, as networks stand in solidarity with CNN, MS Now and Politico. Trump, during a Tuesday meeting on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA), deflected on whether the White House will follow the ruling if…

The Hill•The Hill Staff2h ago

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White House Says Trump’s Ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico Does Not Violate First Amendment: Access ‘Is a Privilege — Not a Right’

White House officials are defending U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban of CNN, MS NOW and Politico, claiming that it does not violate the First Amendment. A Tuesday court filing obtained by The New York Times alleges that the news outlets had breached standards of conduct, accusing them of “trafficking in verifiable falsehoods about national security […]

Variety•Ellise Shafer5h ago

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DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

NPR•NPR Staff6h ago

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Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights simply because he doesn't like how they cover him.

NPR•David Folkenflik6h ago

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Trump shares bizarre CNN spoof in escalating feud with media ‘sleazebags’

The president also accused CNN’s Kaitlan Collins of having ‘Trump addiction’ in his latest attack on news outlets he banned from the White House

The Independent•Owen Scott6h ago

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Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what they say is a violation of their Constitutional rights simply because he doesn't like how they cover him.

NPR•David Folkenflik6h ago

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Trump media ban sparks solidarity among US news outlets

US media outlets are usually fierce competitors, but Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW has prompted an unusual show of solidarity among journalists. The move is changing the way the White House is covered, as Trump arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly. Camille Knight reports.

France 24•FRANCE246h ago

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Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing

The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.

BBC8h ago

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DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a 'privilege — not a right'

The Department of Justice also argued President Trump was motivated by national security concerns in banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.

CNBC9h ago

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White House Defends Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico in Court Filing

President Trump determined that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were in ‘violation of the standards of professionalism and decorum’ expected at the White House.

The New York Times•Erik Wemple10h ago

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Trump Insists White House Ban On CNN & MS Now “Lawful Under The First Amendment”; Injuntion Hearing Showdown Set For Wednesday

Coming right up against a deadline set by a federal judge, the Justice Department tonight defended Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House grounds. The response comes despite an outcry across media outlets that the restriction is a flagrant violation of the First Amendment. Leaning onto a Wednesday hearing […]

Deadline•Ted Johnson11h ago

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CNN’s polling guru calls the 2028 Democratic field a ‘mess’

Four potential candidates remain within three percentage points of each other at the top of new 2028 polling, led narrowly by former Vice President Kamala Harris

The Independent•Jasmine Fernández14h ago

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Did Trump just silence himself? | About That

After the U.S. president revoked White House media access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, other major U.S. networks including Fox News pulled out of the TV pool coverage in solidarity. Andrew Chang breaks down what the coverage boycott could mean for Trump's media reach. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock, De Nederlandsche Bank and Getty Images)

CBC News16h ago

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Kara Swisher Says She’s Leaving CNN, Calls Ellisons “Terrible Media Owners”

"F*** these guys ... I’d rather work for Rupert Murdoch," Swisher said.

The Hollywood Reporter•James Hibberd17h ago

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