Overview
- The ban was announced Friday on Truth Social and security officers barred reporters from entering the White House, with some permanent press passes deactivated or confiscated.
- CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed an emergency federal lawsuit Monday seeking immediate restoration of access and arguing the exclusions are unlawful viewpoint discrimination and violate due process.
- The five major U.S. broadcasters halted the White House television pool after CNN was prevented from serving its assigned duties, leaving no shared TV feed for some presidential events including the U.N. trip.
- The White House defended the move as a response to what it calls “fake news,” while the White House Correspondents’ Association and other press groups say the action threatens press freedom.
- The case, assigned to Judge Timothy J. Kelly and likely to cite earlier access rulings, could determine whether the executive branch may revoke on-site press credentials for coverage the president dislikes and will affect how reporters cover the presidency.