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White House Press Access Under Scrutiny Amidst Legal Challenges for Journalists

White House Press Access Under Scrutiny Amidst Legal Challenges for Journalists

The Trump administration is currently facing scrutiny over its stance on denying White House access to journalists from MS NOW, CNN, and Politico. This issue has led to a court hearing to determine the legality and implications of such actions. The administration's argument is that it can deny access, raising concerns about press freedom and the public's right to information. Lisa Rubin is expected to provide insights into the potential outcomes of this court hearing. This development follows a pattern of strained relations between the Trump administration and certain media outlets, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding media coverage and access to official government proceedings and personnel.

The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner expected to include tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy

The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner expected to include tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy

President Donald Trump is hailing the friendship he’s forged with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's highly anticipated state visit

Federal Judge Questions Trump Administration's Ban of Three News Outlets from White House

Federal Judge Questions Trump Administration's Ban of Three News Outlets from White House

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly expressed skepticism regarding the Trump administration's decision to ban three prominent news outlets—CNN, MS NOW, and Politico—from White House grounds. The news organizations filed a joint lawsuit, alleging that the ban constitutes viewpoint discrimination and a "blatant violation" of the First Amendment, as they were singled out due to the content of their coverage. The administration, in its defense, argued that access to the White House is a privilege, not a right, and that the outlets violated "standards of professionalism and decorum" by trafficking in "verifiable falsehoods about national security and other issues" and publishing "sensitive or classified information." Judge Kelly, a Trump nominee, emphasized that his decision must adhere to prior court rulings, which generally require journalists to be given an opportunity to be heard before their press passes are revoked. He noted that the processes laid out by the court were not followed in this instance.

White House Plan to Increase Political Control Over NIH Grants Appears Unlikely to Proceed

White House Plan to Increase Political Control Over NIH Grants Appears Unlikely to Proceed

A proposed executive order that would have significantly increased White House influence over grant awards at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is reportedly 'looking dead.' This plan involved establishing a commission of political appointees, including Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, with veto power over NIH grant decisions. The proposal faced strong bipartisan pushback from Congress. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), chair of the appropriations committee, sent a letter to Vought and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, urging them not to proceed with the plan, arguing it would undermine the federal government's objective of funding biomedical research based on scientific merit rather than political ideology. Other lawmakers also voiced their opposition. The idea for the executive order reportedly stemmed from an Oval Office meeting where Vought accused the NIH of funding projects inconsistent with the Trump administration's goals, with President Trump reportedly supporting t...

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

Senator Maggie Hassan Questions Legality of White House Taxpayer-Funded Ad

Senator Maggie Hassan Questions Legality of White House Taxpayer-Funded Ad

Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has raised concerns regarding a 30-second television advertisement praising President Trump, which was paid for with federal tax dollars. The ad, which has been airing on Fox News and Newsmax, features depictions of President Trump and the U.S. military, a pledge to “defeat communism, socialism and Marxism,” and a voiceover from Dana White, president of the UFC, commending the president. At the conclusion of the ad, a message indicates that the U.S. government funded it. Senator Hassan sent a letter to the White House, specifically to the president’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, requesting detailed information about the ad's funding source and expenditures. She argues that the ad lacks a clear governmental purpose and may violate federal regulations that prohibit the use of public funds for general propaganda efforts designed to benefit a political party or candidate. The White House has defended the ad, describing it as an “educational and unapologetically patriotic” public se...

Energy secretary warns diesel ban would raise gas prices

Energy secretary warns diesel ban would raise gas prices

Wright said banning diesel exports “definitely doesn't work,” despite White House backing.

Judge blocks Trump media ban. But for how long?

Judge blocks Trump media ban. But for how long?

U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, whom Trump appointed, issued an order early Sept. 24, requiring reporters’ press credentials be restored.

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.'

Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez for first time since Maduro's capture

Trump meets Venezuela's Rodriguez for first time since Maduro's capture

By Luc Cohen and Marianna Parraga NEW YORK, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump met Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez late on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, their first meeting since American forces captured then-President Nicolas Maduro in a January raid.

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review of Scholar's Release, Citing Immigration Enforcement Concerns

Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Review of Scholar's Release, Citing Immigration Enforcement Concerns

The Trump administration has formally requested the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that led to the release of a Georgetown University scholar. The scholar, an Indian citizen named Badar Khan Suri, was arrested by immigration authorities in March 2025 as part of the administration's efforts to detain and deport foreign nationals involved in pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses. Suri was subsequently freed in May 2025 by a district court judge, who determined that Suri was likely to prove his arrest was in retaliation for his constitutionally protected speech. A 2-1 panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in July upheld this ruling, stating that a judge could hear challenges to allegedly unconstitutional detentions, even if related to ongoing deportation proceedings. Solicitor General D. John Sauer, in Monday's petition, argued that the 4th Circuit's decision was erroneous and could severely disrupt immigration enforcement nationwide by allowing detainees to challenge de...

They won the diversity visa lottery. Now their American dream is on hold

They won the diversity visa lottery. Now their American dream is on hold

Three families sold homes, crossed borders and put their lives on pause. Even after court victories, their chance to immigrate may vanish on Sept. 30.