Judge presses Justice Department on justifications for White House media ban

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A federal judge is hearing arguments on whether to permanently block President Trump's ban on reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico accessing the White House.
The judge expressed skepticism regarding the administration's justifications, noting apparent contradictions between President Trump's public statements about disliking negative coverage and the Justice Department's legal arguments about journalistic standards and national security.
A temporary order allowing reporters continued access to the White House is in place until the judge issues a decision on a preliminary injunction, expected no later than Tuesday.
The news outlets argue the ban violates their First Amendment rights and due process, as they were not given adequate notice or opportunity to respond.
The Justice Department contends the ban is permissible to enforce journalistic standards and protect national security, asserting that White House access is a privilege, not a right.

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