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Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico From White House Press Events

President Trump has barred three major news outlets from the White House, escalating his administration's ongoing conflict with critical media coverage and raising questions about press freedom.

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Trump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House

New York Post ↗

Trump cites 'fake news' as reason for media ban

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Press freedom advocates react to White House media ban

Sydney Morning Herald ↗

Ban prompts speculation about possible legal challenges

Financial Times ↗

CNN, MS NOW, Politico announce lawsuit over White House ban

Axios ↗

White House removes CNN from TV pool assignment

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  2. Banned news organizations sue Trump over press freedom
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  3. "Threat To Democracy": Trump Slams CNN, Politico Over White House Lawsuit
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  4. Former WHCA president on Trump’s press ban: ‘An attack on one outlet is an attack on everyone’
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  5. Melania’s office gives credential to CNN for NYC event despite her husband’s ban on the outlet
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