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Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban

Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban

Also reported by PBS NewsHour

Summary

President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MSNBC, and Politico reporters from the White House. These news organizations say this action limits press freedom and goes against the First Amendment, which protects a free press.

Key Facts

  • Reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are not allowed inside the White House.
  • President Donald Trump made the decision to ban these three news outlets.
  • The news organizations argue this move limits their ability to cover the government.
  • They also say this ban breaks First Amendment rights that protect freedom of the press.
  • The White House usually allows many news outlets to report from inside the building.
  • Banning these outlets means their reporters cannot attend briefings or events at the White House.
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