Outlets Seek Permanent Court Order on White House Press Access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have amended their lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging it continues to exclude their journalists from Oval Office and Air Force One press pools in retaliation for unfavorable coverage. Although a federal judge ordered their White House credentials restored, the outlets say they remain barred from scheduled pool assignments and are asking the court to require their full participation and make its protections permanent. They argue the exclusions amount to unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and violate due process; the administration disputes that journalists have a right to access sensitive presidential facilities. The case centers on whether the White House may restrict press-pool access because it objects to a news organization’s reporting.