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Trump bans three media outlets from White House access

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Three major U.S. media outlets denied access to the White House after President Donald Trump imposed a ban. The move has sparked legal challenges over potential violations of First Amendment protections.

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists were turned away from the White House grounds on Saturday. Their press passes were seized, and they vowed to challenge the ban. Trump accused the outlets of publishing 'fake news' and 'lies' about his administration.

The ban comes as Trump's approval ratings hit historic lows, with Democrats leading in upcoming elections. Experts warn the move could set a dangerous precedent for restricting press access to the White House.

Trump has repeatedly criticized the media for critical coverage of his presidency, calling it 'fake news' and 'fiction' on Truth Social. The White House Correspondents' Association warned the ban could be extended to other outlets.

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  1. straits-times — US fears rapid escalation in Middle East after Houthis attack Riyadh ·
  2. dw — CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House ·
  3. aljazeera — Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban ·

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  1. straits-times: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.
  2. dw: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.
  3. aljazeera: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.

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