Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

President Donald Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, accusing them of publishing “fake news,” fiction and lies and warning that other outlets could face similar restrictions. The ban was enforced the following day, when reporters from all three organizations were denied entry and had their White House credentials deactivated or confiscated. The outlets condemned the move and said they would defend their First Amendment rights, while critics characterized it as an attack on press freedom. The action follows Trump’s previous restrictions on Associated Press access and his long-running conflicts with news organizations and individual reporters. It also raises questions about the administration’s authority to exclude entire media outlets from presidential coverage, including traditional press-pool arrangements.