The US Department of Justice asks a federal judge to reject a lawsuit seeking reinstatement of White House press credentials for CNN, MSNBC and Politico. The DOJ argues the ban by President Donald Trump is lawful and should not be overturned. The request comes after the president removes access for outlets he says have provided negative coverage of his administration.
DOJ’s filings say the covered reporting goes beyond criticism and creates national security risks and contributes to falsehoods, according to NPR. Bloomberg similarly reports the government’s position that the restrictions are proper, urging the court to deny an order restoring credentials. The outlets involved—CNN, MSNBC and Politico—seek court intervention, while the DOJ frames the issue as one of legal authority and broader security and accuracy concerns. The dispute centers on whether the ban is consistent with the law governing press access and the president’s actions.
