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Trump-Xi summit opens as judge weighs press-ban lawsuit

A court hearing on Trump's ban of three news outlets coincides with Xi Jinping's arrival at the White House.

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What to know

  • A federal judge is expected to hear arguments the same day Trump hosts a formal arrival ceremony for Xi Jinping.
  • Trump has been noncommittal about whether he'll abide by the court's eventual decision on the press ban.
  • Some people close to the administration privately view the outlet ban as an unnecessary distraction from the Xi visit.
  • The dispute could result in more constrained press coverage of the Trump-Xi meeting than would otherwise have occurred.

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Trump-Xi summit opens as judge weighs press-ban lawsuit
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  1. background

    Judge hears arguments as Xi's ceremony begins — A judge is expected to hear arguments in the banned outlets' lawsuit the same day Trump holds a formal arrival ceremony for Xi Jinping, whose visit could face more constrained press coverage as a result of the standoff.

  2. 1

    Trump won't commit to abiding by court's ruling

    Asked on Tuesday whether he would comply with the federal district court's decision in the outlets' lawsuit, Trump gave a noncommittal answer.

  3. background

    Trump bars three news outlets from the White House — The administration restricted White House access for three news organizations, a move it has publicly defended even as some close to the White House privately call it an unnecessary distraction.