CNN, MS Now and Politico to sue over White House ban – US politics live

Three renowned news outlets - CNN, MS NOW, and Politico - are set to initiate legal action against the Trump Administration in what could be a politically charged lawsuit this week. The three news organizations have cited their First Amendment rights as the reason for filing their lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, as reported by CNN. The White House, under President Donald Trump, has announced its intention to ban these outlets from the premises of the White House grounds.

Trump's decision, outlined in the Oval Office, has sparked debate over the boundaries of press freedom and potential repercussions against media outlets critical of the administration. Trump's announcement came amidst continued tensions over renaming the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The president has expressed his desire to add his name to the facility's name as a condition for his contributions towards its renovation.

In a separate development, Trump is scheduled to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Washington D.C. The meeting, set to take place later today at the Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence, will likely encompass various discussions, including the upcoming UN General Assembly.

On the other hand, Trump has recently made headlines outside the White House grounds. He has announced his plans to establish an "AI Force" and appoint an Artificial Intelligence (AI) czar, despite offering few specifics about the proposed initiatives. His comments have come at a time when global concerns over AI's potential dangers have surged, with many industrial leaders sounding alarms about the rapid development of the technology.

Simultaneously, the world's attention remains on US-China relations, with Beijing confirming that President Xi Jinping is set to visit the United States this week. The visit is anticipated to focus on strengthening "strategic stability" between the two largest economies. This visit coincides with ongoing discussions between Trump and Xi on trade disputes, AI, and other strategic issues, including the US's involvement in the Middle East.

Meanwhile, in Texas, an ICE officer shot and wounded a man near Austin, according to local authorities. The incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon as protesters gathered at the scene, demonstrating against Trump's administration's stringent anti-immigration policies.