Three major news outlets—CNN, MSNOW, and Politico—were denied entry to the White House on Thursday after the Trump administration extended its media ban to include additional press organizations. The ban, originally imposed in early 2024, cited “national security concerns” and alleged “biased coverage.” White House Press Secretary Linda Martinez released a statement saying the decision was “necessary to protect the integrity of presidential communications.” The media groups filed a joint lawsuit alleging violations of the First Amendment, while the White House defended the move as a lawful exercise of executive authority.
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