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Politics● ElevatedSep 23 · Sep 23, 2026, 5:49 AM

DOJ defends Trump ban of 3 news outlets, says White House access is a 'privilege — not a right'

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The Department of Justice also argued President Trump was motivated by national security concerns in banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.

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