24 days ago · United States
Defending Trump media ban, DOJ cites national security and says White House access is a ‘privilege’
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What we know
The Department of Justice said in a court filing late Tuesday that President Donald Trump has the right to ban media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, calling their access a “privilege” and citing national security concerns.
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- First reported by NPR News
DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
- Picked up by NBC News Top Stories
Defending Trump media ban, DOJ cites national security and says White House access is a ‘privilege’
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