DOJ seeks to overturn 49-year precedent in bid to justify White House press ban
The Justice Department is asking federal courts to overturn a 49-year-old precedent that guarantees equal press access to the White House. The administration argues that banning Politico, CNN, and MS NOW is justified by national security concerns, citing coverage of the Iran war and a new ballroom. The outlets have sued, claiming the ban violates the First Amendment, with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.