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US Justice Dept. Defends Trump's White House Press Ban
The U.S. Department of Justice defended President Trump's ban on access for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW to the White House, urging a court to reject a lawsuit challenging the ban. The DOJ argued that reporting by these outlets jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods. Trump has frequently attacked media outlets critical of his campaigns, accusing CNN's Kaitlan Collins of having a "Trump addiction" and calling other news outlets "sleazebags." The ban has prompted solidarity among U.S. news organizations, which are typically fierce competitors. The U.S. ambassador to the UN commented on the ban ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, where Trump was scheduled to arrive.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (7): Al Jazeera English, CNN, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, The Independent, The New York Times, The Washington Post
- Centre (10): Australian Financial Review, CBS News, Deutsche Welle, Forbes, Fortune, France 24, Mint, NBC News, NDTV, NPR