As Trump meets Xi, Politico, MS NOW, CNN personnel denied entry into White House despite court overturning ban
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists. However, they were still denied entry into the White House, as per the latest update.
Despite a federal judge overturning President Donald Trump's ban on Politico, MS NOW, and CNN entering the White House, personnel from those news outlets were still denied access on Thursday. Politico reported that a reporter's credentials were taken away, while an MS NOW journalist claimed she was blocked from entering the building.
Some CNN staff were also reportedly denied entry. The reason for the continued denial of access remains unclear, whether it's a deliberate defiance of the court order or a technical issue with the entry system. The legal case now centers on whether Trump's ban on the three media outlets was unconstitutional, with the media organizations arguing the restriction violated their First Amendment rights.
The Trump administration has yet to respond to the court's order to restore media access. Meanwhile, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington, DC, for a landmark summit focusing on trade irritants, artificial intelligence safeguards, and the Iran situation. However, the meeting's schedule does not include a joint news conference.
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