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Trump bans three media outlets from White House access

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Three media outlets—CNN, MS NOW, and Politico—were denied access to the White House grounds Saturday, following President Trump's announcement of a ban on them for reporting 'fake news.'

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists reported being blocked from the White House after Trump accused them of producing 'purposefully negative stories.' MS NOW's reporter said her badge was disabled at the gate, while a CNN reporter had her badge confiscated and returned in a clear plastic case.

The move follows Trump's broader crackdown on press freedom, including barring Associated Press reporters from the Oval Office last year. Legal challenges and ongoing disputes highlight the administration's conflict with traditional First Amendment norms.

Trump has repeatedly criticized media outlets, labeling them 'fake news' and accusing them of spreading 'fiction and lies,' a pattern that has intensified under his second term.

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  1. npr — CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters denied access to White House following Trump ban ·
  2. the-hill — CNN, MS NOW, Politico say their journalists have been denied access to the White House ·
  3. pbs-newshour — MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban ·

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  2. the-hill: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.
  3. pbs-newshour: upstream origin unresolved; cluster not certified.

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