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S.E. Cupp Asserts President Trump Will Fail in 'War Against the Press'

S.E. Cupp Asserts President Trump Will Fail in 'War Against the Press'

S.E. Cupp, a CNN commentator, has publicly stated her belief that President Trump's ongoing 'war against the press' will ultimately be unsuccessful. Cupp argues that despite President Trump's continuous attacks, which she acknowledges have had a chilling effect, the press will prevail. She contrasts the American system, where a free press is protected and expected to hold political leaders accountable, with countries like Russia or North Korea, where state media is controlled. Cupp suggests that President Trump's actions, including banning news outlets like MS NOW, Politico, and CNN from covering the White House, stem from his declining approval ratings and a perceived need to deflect from his administration's performance. She points out that these bans coincide with President Trump's approval numbers falling below 30% in some polls. Cupp criticizes President Trump for focusing on issues she deems less critical, such as 'ballrooms and buildings' and 'chasing crypto deals,' while the nation is involved in a...
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Trump's media ban fight isn't over. What comes next

Trump's media ban fight isn't over. What comes next

The news outlets have until Sept. 28 to file a request for a longer restoration of their credentials beyond the judge's initial 14-day order.
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CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Reinstated to White House Access Following Federal Judge's Order

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Reinstated to White House Access Following Federal Judge's Order

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate the press badges for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, allowing their reporters access to the White House. This decision came after President Trump had announced on Friday, September 18, that he was banning these news outlets from accessing the White House. Following the ban, CNN reporter Betsy Klein was denied access and had her press pass seized. The three news organizations subsequently filed a lawsuit, arguing that President Trump's ban violated the First Amendment and the Constitution's due process protections. Prior to the judge's ruling, CNN was also removed from pooled coverage responsibilities, which are typically shared among major news outlets, though other major television networks refused to replace the banned outlets in the White House pool crew. Federal Judge Timothy Kelly issued the order on Thursday, finding that the revocation of the reporters' press badges was done without 'constitutionally adequate due process.'
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Against press feud backdrop, Trump shows China's Xi the Constitution

Against press feud backdrop, Trump shows China's Xi the Constitution

'We're very proud of our 250,' Trump said as he showed China's leader the United States' original founding documents.
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CNN Excluded from Air Force One for President Trump's Trip Amid Ongoing Media Dispute

CNN Excluded from Air Force One for President Trump's Trip Amid Ongoing Media Dispute

CNN was excluded from traveling on Air Force One for President Trump’s upcoming trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, where he is scheduled to attend a college football game. This decision, announced by the White House, marks the latest development in an ongoing dispute between the administration and certain media outlets regarding press access. Real America’s Voice News, a conservative network, was selected to replace CNN for the trip. This exclusion follows a temporary reprieve granted by U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, which allowed journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to return to the White House grounds after being previously banned. However, Judge Kelly’s ruling specifically addressed 'hard passes' to the White House grounds and did not directly cover reporting pool duties or access to Air Force One.
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White House Defies Court Order, Continues Enforcing Media Ban

White House Defies Court Order, Continues Enforcing Media Ban

Trump is playing footsie with a constitutional crisis by refusing to reinstate press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico
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Thin-skinned Trump fails again. He should've learned from Nixon. | Opinion

Thin-skinned Trump fails again. He should've learned from Nixon. | Opinion

Donald Trump, like Richard Nixon, sees any journalism that could expose him to criticism as some kind of unfair attack.
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Judge says Trump's White House media ban may not comply with legal precedents

Judge says Trump's White House media ban may not comply with legal precedents

By Jan Wolfe and Jack Queen WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A US judge told a hearing on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House did not appear to comply with prior rulings by a federal appellate court, as he considers whether the news
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House despite judge's order

CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House despite judge's order

By Susan Heavey and Helen Coster WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists were barred from the White House on Thursday, just hours after a federal judge deemed US President Donald Trump's ban of the three news outlets likely unconstitutional and ordered their access
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White House Press Ban Hearing Concludes Without Ruling, Judge Skeptical of Administration's Arguments

White House Press Ban Hearing Concludes Without Ruling, Judge Skeptical of Administration's Arguments

A hearing regarding President Trump’s White House press ban, which targeted CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, concluded without an immediate ruling. The Trump-appointed judge in the case, Timothy Kelly, appeared skeptical of the administration’s arguments for banning the outlets. The Justice Department attempted to justify the ban by claiming the three organizations' reporting jeopardized national security. However, President Trump himself had previously indicated that he singled out these organizations due to what he characterized as negative and inaccurate stories. The ban remains in place until Judge Kelly issues a ruling, which he stated would be "as soon as possible." Even outlets typically sympathetic to President Trump, such as Fox News, boycotted White House events in protest of the ban, indicating broad concern within the media industry.
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White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico following judge's order

White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico following judge's order

By Susan Heavey and Helen Coster WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday it has reinstated journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge deemed US President Donald Trump's ban of the three news outlets likely unconstitutional and ordered their access
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US judge weighs news outlets' bid to block Trump's White House ban

US judge weighs news outlets' bid to block Trump's White House ban

By Jan Wolfe and Jack Queen WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A federal judge began a hearing on Wednesday to consider whether CNN, MS NOW and Politico should have their White House access restored after they were banned by President Donald Trump in one of his most dramatic clashes with the media.