CNN, MSNBC and Politico announce they will sue the Trump administration after being denied access to White House grounds. The outlets say the change follows a decision to restrict them from entering the complex, and they notify the administration that they intend to file the case in federal court.

The organisations frame their complaint as a constitutional issue, arguing that the government should not determine what the press can cover or publish. In a joint statement cited by multiple outlets, they say the action threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism without government interference. Several reports also say they seek immediate restoration of access.

Across coverage, the focus remains on the outlets’ decision to take legal action and the claims that the ban is unconstitutional. While outlets describe details such as timing of notice and the request for swift relief, they largely agree on the core points: the three media organisations were barred from White House access and they are challenging the restriction through a federal lawsuit.