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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brendan Rascius

Trump leans on ‘national security’ crutch to justify media ban citing Iran War and his ballroom

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.

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