Federal judge hears arguments on Trump's White House journalist ban
A court considers whether to restore access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico after the administration barred them from the property.
What to know
- Trump administration banned three major news outlets—CNN, MSNBC, and Politico—from White House access.
- The outlets are challenging the ban in federal court on First Amendment and constitutional grounds.
- A judge heard oral arguments Wednesday and will decide whether to restore journalist access to the president's residence and offices.
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Judge hears arguments from White House and banned media outlets
Lawyers representing the Trump administration and CNN, MSNBC, and Politico presented oral arguments in federal court over the constitutional rights of journalists to access the White House.
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Federal judge schedules hearing on journalist access ban
A federal court scheduled a Wednesday hearing to consider whether to restore the banned outlets' access to the White House property.
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Trump administration bans CNN, MSNBC, Politico from White House — The White House revoked press access for three news outlets, barring their journalists from covering the president and executive branch operations.