Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing - BBC
A federal judge is reviewing a request from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW to restore White House press credentials after the Trump administration revoked them. The media outlets argue the ban is a retaliatory move against critical reporting, while the government maintains that access is a privilege rather than a right.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing tension between executive power and press freedom regarding access to government institutions.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Harry Sekulich and Madeline Halpert Trump to CNN: 'You shouldn't be here' A federal judge has heard arguments between the Trump Administration and three news organisations over the decision to bar them from reporting inside White House grounds.
In a brief hearing in Washington on Wednesday, Judge Timothy Kelly weighed a request from CNN, Politico and MS NOW for a temporary restraining order to urgently restore White House passes to 78 reporters.
A lawyer for the media outlets said that the White House is falsely arguing that national security concerns justify the ban. A justice department lawyer said the president has the right to "exclude anyone he wants" from certain locations inside the White House.
The judge said he would come to a decision as soon as he could.
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