Associated Press Sues Trump Administration Over White House Ban

The Associated Press claims its exclusion from White House events is retaliation for refusing to use 'Gulf of America' in its reporting.

The Associated Press (AP) has filed a lawsuit against three senior Trump administration officials, including White House Chief of Staff Susan Wiles, citing violations of press freedom.
The conflict stems from AP's refusal to adopt Donald Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' in its coverage.
AP reporters have been barred from White House events, Air Force One flights, and other presidential activities since declining to use the new terminology.
The lawsuit argues that the ban infringes on the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press and editorial independence from government interference.
Over 40 media outlets have signed a letter urging the White House to reverse its exclusion policy, emphasizing the importance of press access and freedom.