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DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

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DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 21: Signs of support for AP, CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO hang on the White House grounds on September 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Reporters from MS NOW, CNN, and Politico have been blocked from accessing the White House since September 19th after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property. Those news organizations are now suing President Trump, alleging that it violates the First Amendment.
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DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit: Official reporting from the NPR Politics & Washington confirms active developments in Mississippi. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.

DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit: Official reporting from the NPR Politics & Washington confirms active developments in Mississippi. Americans in affected communities should review primary guidance and follow verified bulletins.

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  • Headline: DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
  • Executive Briefing: The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

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The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

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  • Official Issuing Wire: NPR Politics & Washington
  • Headline: DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
  • Executive Briefing: The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.
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    Sep 23, 05:06 AM ET
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    The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

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