The Justice Department argues in court that President Donald Trump’s ban on certain media coverage is justified on national-security grounds. In filings made on Tuesday, prosecutors urge a judge not to block the policy while the legal challenge proceeds.

The argument referenced Trump’s claims about the kinds of coverage at issue, including reporting related to the Iran war and other incidents described as occurring in a ballroom setting. Outlets report that the government is presenting “national security” as the central justification for restricting access, rather than relying solely on prior explanations tied to editorial or administrative concerns.

While the underlying dispute is consistent across coverage—whether the restrictions can be maintained pending review—outlets differ mainly in how they frame the examples Trump highlights to support the government’s position. The court’s next steps depend on how the judge weighs the claimed national-security rationale against the legal arguments brought by challengers.