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politics3 days ago•4 min saved

Judge Timothy Kelly blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, citing First Amendment violations

A federal judge indefinitely blocked President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, ruling that the revocation of their press credentials likely violated the First Amendment and due process rights. The decision, issued by Judge Timothy Kelly, maintains access for these outlets while their lawsuit proceeds, rejecting the administration's national security justification.

via CBS News|

#federal-court #first-amendment #media-ban

politics12 days ago

Samoa PM apologizes for 2007 video showing Nazi salute at family reunion

Samoa Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt issued an apology after a 2007 video surfaced showing him leading a Nazi salute and shouting 'Heil Hitler' at a family reunion. Schmidt, who took office in 2025, stated the clip was private and did not reflect his current beliefs, though he acknowledged the gesture was inappropriate. The controversy has drawn sharp criticism from historians and academics, who link the footage to concerns about authoritarianism and Schmidt’s recent ban on the Samoa Observer newspaper.

via Al Jazeera|

#laauli-leuatea-schmidt #media-ban #nazi-salute

politics20 days ago•32 min saved

Trump's UN Outburst Highlights Fracturing Support and Media Clash

President Donald Trump faced a sharp decline in approval ratings and internal party support during his UN General Assembly address, prompting aggressive attacks on journalists. The Guardian notes a widening gap between his self-perceived invincibility and reality, while MS NOW and USA Today detail his specific insults toward CNN correspondent Kaitlan Collins. Despite a federal court reprieve allowing CNN, MS NOW, and Politico back into the White House, Trump continued to vilify them on social media, citing a 'TRUMP addiction' among reporters. This volatility coincides with Republicans distancing themselves from his brand, as seen in Florida gubernatorial campaigns.

via theguardian.com|

#donald-trump #kaitlan-collins #media-ban

politics21 days ago•80 min saved

Trump Defies Court Order, Blocks Press from Xi State Dinner

President Donald Trump defied a federal court order by barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering his state dinner with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The administration ignored Judge Timothy Kelly’s ruling reinstating press access, leading to a widespread boycott by other major networks. Trump later claimed the outlets voluntarily refused coverage, contradicting reports of active exclusion.

via The Bulwark|

#first-amendment #judicial-defiance #media-ban

politics22 days ago•15 min saved

Court-ordered press access stalls as Xi arrives at White House

A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on September 24, 2026, but the White House delayed compliance until noon. This disruption occurred during the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping, causing the national TV pool to suspend coverage. While the outlets eventually regained entry, the administration’s inconsistent enforcement of the court order and the president’s public criticism of the media highlighted ongoing tensions between the executive branch and the press.

via CNN|

#judicial-order #media-ban #politics

media23 days ago•44 min saved

White House Letter to Politico Contradicts Itself by Citing Its Own Anonymous Quotes

The White House revoked Politico's press passes, claiming the outlet used anonymous sources and published classified information. However, the administration's own letter cited quotes from a press call where White House aides explicitly instructed reporters to attribute information to a 'senior administration official,' effectively providing the anonymous source it accused Politico of misusing.

via The Washington Post|

#first-amendment #media #media-ban

politics23 days ago•206 min saved

Judge Delays Ruling on Trump's White House Media Ban as Obama Condemns 'Brazen' Action

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly declined to issue an immediate ruling on the Trump administration's ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, leaving the restriction in place while he deliberates. Former President Barack Obama criticized the move as a foundational breach of press freedom, noting the lack of Republican pushback. Meanwhile, major news networks suspended pool coverage in solidarity, and the three banned outlets continue to sue the administration, arguing the ban constitutes unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.

via CNN|

#first-amendment #legal-challenge #media-ban

politics23 days ago•4 min saved

Court Hearing Set to Decide if Trump's White House Media Ban Violates First Amendment

CNN, Politico, and MS NOW are challenging President Trump's ban on their White House access in federal court, arguing it violates the First Amendment. The Justice Department defends the move as a privilege, not a right, citing alleged breaches of professional standards. A judge will hear the case on Wednesday, with the administration warning that the ban becomes final if the outlets do not contest it by Friday.

via NBC News|

#cnn #first-amendment #media-ban

politics24 days ago•2 min saved

DOJ Urges Judge to Uphold White House Media Ban, Citing 'Privilege' Over Press Access

The Justice Department filed a legal brief arguing that President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House is lawful because access is a 'privilege,' not a right. The administration claims the outlets violated professional standards by publishing sensitive national security information. A federal judge will hear arguments on a temporary restraining order on Wednesday, while major news networks have suspended pool coverage in solidarity.

via nbcnews.com|

#first-amendment #media-ban #national-security

politics24 days ago•4 min saved

DOJ cites national security to defend White House media ban as judge weighs temporary lift

The US Justice Department has filed a legal brief defending President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, arguing that the outlets reported on sensitive national security matters. A federal judge is set to rule on Wednesday whether to temporarily lift the ban, which the outlets claim violates their First Amendment rights. Major media outlets have suspended pool coverage in solidarity, while the administration maintains that White House access is a privilege, not a right.

via BBC|

#first-amendment #legal-challenge #media-ban

politics24 days ago•1 min saved

White House Launches 'Trump TV' Amid Media Boycott and Legal Battle

The White House launched 'Trump TV,' a 24/7 YouTube stream featuring curated presidential clips, following a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Major networks suspended pool coverage in solidarity, leaving events without broadcast audio. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the ban, while the three outlets sued for First Amendment violations.

via usatoday.com|

#first-amendment #marco-rubio #media-ban

politics24 days ago•1 min saved

Trump Confronts CNN Reporter at U.N. Amid White House Media Ban Lawsuit

President Trump publicly berated CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins at the United Nations, asserting she should not be covering him. This confrontation occurred while the administration faced a federal lawsuit from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico over a recent ban on their White House access. The dispute has led to a suspension of the television news pool, leaving no official video coverage of the president's U.N. address.

via CNBC|

#cnn #first-amendment #media-ban

politics24 days ago•10 min saved

Trump Confronts CNN Reporter at UN Amid White House Ban

President Donald Trump publicly confronted CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins at the United Nations General Assembly, questioning her presence despite a White House ban on the network. The confrontation occurred as CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a lawsuit challenging the ban, with a federal hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

via Deadline|

#cnn #first-amendment #media-ban

politics25 days ago

US TV Networks Halt White House Coverage in Solidarity with Banned CNN

Major US television networks have suspended coverage of President Donald Trump’s White House events in solidarity with CNN, which was barred from the premises. This action follows the administration’s decision to exclude CNN, MS Now, and Politico, leading to a lack of live audio for presidential appearances. The three banned outlets have filed a lawsuit challenging the restriction, while the White House defends the ban as a national security measure.

via The Guardian|

#first-amendment #media-ban #politics

politics25 days ago•14 min saved

Simpson Rejects Pentagon Funding for Trump’s Arch, Cites Military Shortfalls

Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho) stated he would not allocate federal funds to President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch, arguing that military funding is already insufficient. Simpson criticized the administration’s recent ban on three news outlets, including Politico, calling it 'wrong' and emphasizing that the press keeps the government honest. The arch, planned near the Pentagon, was described by Trump as a military asset for drones and snipers, a claim Simpson dismissed in favor of other Defense Department priorities.

via politico.com|

#appropriations #congress #media-ban