Attorney General defends White House media ban as privilege, not right

theguardian.com • 27 Sep 20:21

Attorney General Todd Blanche said the Trump administration could bar certain outlets from the White House because access is a privilege, citing the president’s frustration with what he called inaccurate reporting.

The Guardian • 26 Sep 23:41

President Donald Trump responded harshly to a question from MS Now correspondent Akayla Gardner about limiting press pool participation, reiterating his criticism of certain news outlets.

bbc.com • 26 Sep 19:16

CNN was not included on the media roster for President Donald Trump's Air Force One flight to Tennessee, continuing a dispute between the administration and several news outlets.

Deadline • 26 Sep 16:37

The White House barred CNN from the Air Force One media pool during President Trump's visit to Tennessee, and the other major networks declined to replace it, limiting visual coverage of the trip.

The Independent • 26 Sep 14:05

President Donald Trump prohibited CNN from traveling on Air Force One to a college football game in Knoxville, citing concerns over coverage, and substituted the network with the conservative outlet LindellTV.

NPR • 26 Sep 04:42

The administration announced that CNN will not travel on Air Force One for President Trump's upcoming visit to Knoxville, citing a media restriction and substituting the outlet with the conservative network Real America's Voice.

The Guardian • 26 Sep 01:31

The administration excluded CNN from traveling on Air Force One with President Trump, marking a further escalation in its dispute with the network and other outlets.

CNN • 26 Sep 00:50

The administration barred CNN from flying on Air Force One for President Trump's Tennessee visit, leaving no television pool to cover the trip and raising questions about ongoing legal challenges.

The Guardian • 25 Sep 16:04

A federal judge's ruling restored CNN, MS Now and Politico to the White House television pool, allowing major networks to resume filming presidential events.

The Bulwark • 25 Sep 08:14

President Donald Trump barred CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House, prompting a temporary court order restoring access, while several Republican officials offered various justifications for the ban.

CNN • 24 Sep 22:11

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must temporarily reinstate White House press badges for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after the outlets were barred earlier in the week.

Reuters • 24 Sep 21:43

A federal judge ruled that President Trump's ban on three news outlets likely violated due process, prompting the White House to reinstate their press passes.

BBC • 24 Sep 14:21

Three news outlets say the White House blocked their journalists despite a judge ordering the ban be lifted, prompting an emergency court request.

nbcnews.com • 24 Sep 05:31

A U.S. district judge issued a temporary restraining order restoring White House press passes to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, finding the administration's revocation likely unconstitutional.

Reuters • 24 Sep 05:07

U.S. District Judge Tim Kelly ruled that President Donald Trump's ban on three news outlets likely violates the Constitution and ordered the press credentials reinstated pending litigation.

NPR • 23 Sep 22:40

U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly held an emergency hearing on a lawsuit challenging the White House's suspension of permanent press credentials for three news outlets, citing due-process concerns.

FactCheck.org • 23 Sep 21:16

The Trump administration barred three news outlets from White House press facilities, a move officials say differs from prior presidents' limited restrictions on media access.

CNBC • 23 Sep 19:33

A Washington, D.C. judge heard arguments from three news outlets and the Justice Department over President Trump's ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House, and has not yet issued a decision.

CNN • 23 Sep 18:10

Former President Barack Obama called the Trump administration’s ban on CNN, MSNBC and Politico a non-partisan issue that threatens a foundational right, and warned that no president should block criticism.

NBC News • 23 Sep 17:56

Three news outlets are arguing that a Trump administration ban on White House access violates the First Amendment, while the Justice Department defends the restriction as a response to alleged misconduct.

BBC • 23 Sep 17:40

The Justice Department filed a brief accusing CNN, Politico and MSNOW of publishing false stories that threatened national security, as a court considers lifting a ban on their White House press passes.

CBS News • 23 Sep 13:15

The Justice Department argued that President Trump's revocation of White House credentials for CNN, MS NOW and Politico is justified by national-security and professionalism concerns, while the outlets claim the action violates the First Amendment and due-process rights.

NBC News • 23 Sep 11:12

The Justice Department told a federal judge that President Trump’s decision to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House is a privilege, not a right, and is justified by alleged national-security risks.

NPR • 23 Sep 09:06

The Justice Department defended President Trump's revocation of White House credentials for CNN, MS Now and Politico, claiming the outlets jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods, and urged a federal judge to reject their lawsuit.

CNN • 23 Sep 03:57

The Justice Department filed a court brief arguing that the president can restrict certain media outlets from White House spaces, citing alleged national-security concerns over their coverage of the Iran conflict and a construction project.

The Guardian • 22 Sep 18:23

President Donald Trump told CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins she should not be covering him at the United Nations, following his recent decision to bar the network and two other outlets from the White House.

Reuters • 22 Sep 18:09

President Donald Trump barred three news outlets from White House grounds, prompting a lawsuit that will be heard by a federal judge, while the outlets covered his UN visit using United Nations credentials.

CNBC • 22 Sep 15:55

President Trump told a CNN journalist she should not be covering him at the United Nations, while the administration defends a court challenge by CNN, MS NOW and Politico over a ban on White House access.

Deadline • 22 Sep 14:24

President Donald Trump expressed surprise that CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins was covering his UN appearance, despite a prior ban on the network, while the outlet continues legal action over the restriction.

NBC News • 22 Sep 12:32

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration's ban on CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House press facilities does not prevent the outlets from covering the president, while the networks have filed a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations.

BBC • 22 Sep 12:26

Major U.S. broadcast networks have withdrawn from the White House television press pool after the Trump administration revoked credentials for several outlets, prompting a lawsuit and raising First Amendment concerns.

The Guardian • 22 Sep 11:43

President Donald Trump barred three news outlets from White House grounds, prompting a lawsuit and leading major television broadcasters to halt their video reporting of his events.

foxbaltimore.com • 21 Sep 22:23

The White House began streaming a new channel called “Trump TV” on Monday, days after President Trump barred CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House coverage, prompting a lawsuit from the outlets.

The Guardian • 21 Sep 20:22

ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC halted televised White House pool coverage after the Trump administration barred CNN and other outlets, citing concerns over press freedom.

AL.com • 21 Sep 19:58

President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House press pool led the television pool to halt coverage of a ribbon-cutting ceremony, leaving the president unable to be heard on live TV.

NBC News • 21 Sep 18:22

CNN, Politico and MS NOW have filed a lawsuit alleging the president’s ban on their White House credentials violates First Amendment rights, while other networks declined to provide TV pool coverage.

CNBC • 21 Sep 10:05

MS NOW, CNN and Politico have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn President Trump's ban on their journalists from White House premises, alleging First Amendment and due-process violations.

CNN • 21 Sep 03:11

The Trump administration has excluded CNN from the White House television pool schedule, marking a break from longstanding practice and prompting a potential First Amendment lawsuit.

CNN • 20 Sep 14:49

U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz argued that President Trump’s restriction on three news outlets is lawful, while First Amendment groups prepare legal challenges.

NBC News • 20 Sep 14:31

Sen. John Barrasso argued that President Trump’s decision to bar three news outlets from the White House does not violate the First Amendment and will not affect upcoming elections.

WJAR • 19 Sep 18:49

Reporters from MS NOW, CNN and Politico had their press passes taken by Secret Service and were turned away from the White House following President Trump's announcement that the outlets would be barred for publishing "fake news."

Reuters • 19 Sep 18:47

The White House confiscated credentials of journalists from three outlets on Saturday, citing President Trump's directive, while the news organizations said they will challenge the action as a First Amendment violation.

NPR • 19 Sep 15:26

Reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW were denied White House access on Saturday after President Trump announced a ban on the outlets, citing what he called false reporting.

NBC News • 19 Sep 13:12

CNN and MS NOW journalists were turned away from the White House grounds on Saturday, following President Trump's announcement that he was banning the outlets and Politico, prompting criticism from press groups and former officials.

cnbc.com • 19 Sep 13:02

MS NOW journalists were turned away from the White House grounds on Saturday, a day after President Trump announced a ban on the outlet along with CNN and Politico, citing their coverage of his administration.

Al Jazeera • 18 Sep 22:21

President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on three news outlets from White House premises, citing what he described as repeated false reporting.

Reuters • 18 Sep 20:47

President Donald Trump announced a ban on three news outlets from White House facilities, a move that legal experts say likely conflicts with First Amendment protections.

nbcnews.com • 18 Sep 19:35

President Donald Trump said he has barred three news outlets from White House coverage, citing what he described as repeated false reporting, while the outlets and press-freedom groups warned the move threatens constitutional rights.

CNBC • 18 Sep 19:09

President Donald Trump said he is prohibiting three news outlets from White House access, citing their coverage of him.