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.