The Justice Department claims that President Donald Trump has the authority to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House on “national security” grounds, urging a federal judge not to suspend the restrictions.
The three outlets filed a lawsuit after Trump abruptly revoked their reporters’ White House access on Friday, arguing the restriction amounts to a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment. That led to a response from President Donald Trump’s DOJ that was filed late Tuesday. A hearing on their request for a temporary order restoring that access is scheduled for Wednesday.