Trump Bans CNN, Politico, MS NOW from White House Over 'Fake News'

US President Donald Trump has banned three major news outlets - CNN. Politico, and MS NOW - from the White House, citing concerns over their reporting on his administration. The move comes after Trump announced that he would be barring all three outlets from the White House.

Gardner reported that she and her colleague were denied entry to the grounds on Saturday morning. With their badges confiscated by an officer. When asked why they could not gain access, the officer stated it was beyond his authority.

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It appears that while Gardner's badge was disabled. An MS NOW producer was still able to scan their badge to gain entry, although no explanation was provided for this discrepancy.

Politico reported that its reporter Cheyenne Haslett was also denied entry and had her pass revoked by the Secret Service. The decision has been met with criticism from press freedom advocates and media organizations. Who argue that it violates constitutional rights to free speech and freedom of the press.

The White House asserts that it belongs to the American people and the decisions made inside are funded by tax dollars. The outlet emphasized its intention to defend its First Amendment rights and the essential role of independent journalism in democracy.

A major group providing legal services to the media. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Expects Trump's ban to be quickly struck down by courts due to concerns over its constitutionality.

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According to Bruce Brown, president of the organization, the First Amendment is clear that once the White House invites in some journalists, it cannot ban others because it does not like their reporting.

This has also faced lawsuits from Trump. Additional reporting by Bernd Debusmann Jr and Max Matza.