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Journalists Still Barred From White House

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Reason · Sep 24

Media remains barred from White House despite court ruling to restore access

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The Independent UK · Sep 24

DOJ argues Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW over ‘national security’ concerns. But he never mentioned it in his original post: ‘Magic words’

The ban has been overturned for now.

We Got This Covered · Sep 24

Trump gives Xi rare planeside welcome with 30m red carpet; trade truce extended

Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Washington to meet US President Donald Trump as part of a three-day event. During the visit, they are extending their trade truce until January 10 to allow further negotiations. The leaders will discuss a variety of topics, including trade, artificial intelligence, and tensions over…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Xi Jinping arrives in Washington as Trump gives rare airport welcome to kick off US state visit: Top developments

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit that began with an unusual gesture from US President Donald Trump, who personally went to Joint Base Andrews to welcome the Chinese leader and his wife, Peng Liyuan.

The Times of India · Sep 23

Judge seems inclined to side with media outlets who were banned from White House in lawsuit

Due process was not followed, said judge, when CNN, MS Now and Politico were banned from White House

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

Donald Trump banned these media outlets, why did Melania Trump invite them to her event?

The three news organizations took the dispute to federal court, filing a lawsuit against Trump and other members of his administration. They argue that the restrictions were imposed in retaliation for coverage the president did not like, which they say amounts to unconstitutional discrimination based on viewpoint. The outlets are…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

After Banishing Journalists for Writing 'Purposely Negative' Stories, Trump Invokes 'National Security'

The president hopes that post-hoc rationalization will override due process and freedom of the press.

Reason · Sep 23

Trump’s ballroom architect quit after president dismissed safety concerns with the design: report

Classical architect James McCrery II stepped down from the project in October 2025, the same week the historic East Wing was demolished, according to the report

The Independent UK · Sep 23

DoJ defends Trump media ban: ‘Access to the White House is a privilege’

Justice department cites national security to support ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now as trio file lawsuit in response

The Guardian - US · Sep 23