Media outlets banned by Trump denied access to White House dinner despite judge's order - bbc.com
The White House restricted access for several major news outlets during a state dinner despite a federal judge's ruling that previous bans were likely unconstitutional. Several television networks had previously paused coverage in solidarity with the banned organizations.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding press freedom and the administration's control over media access to government events.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Grace Eliza Goodwin and Sareen Habeshian Watch: What's the latest on the White House media ban? Regular US television coverage resumed on Friday after the White House was forced to lift its ban of news outlets and readmit journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
A federal judge had ruled on Thursday that the ban was likely unconstitutional and the administration had to let them back in, at least for now. Trump had barred them for what he called "fake news".
After the ruling on Thursday, the White House still denied entry to some CNN and MS NOW reporters assigned to cover arrivals for a state dinner for Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
But on Friday, White House officials allowed reporters entry and coverage went back to normal for the last day of Xi's visit with Trump in Washington.
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