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President Donald Trump has announced bans on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of publishing "fake news." The outlets and press groups have condemned the move as unconstitutional; the three have notified the government they will file a joint lawsuit seeking immediate restoration of press credentials. Legal challenges are expected.
A District of Columbia court has ordered the temporary restoration of press passes for CNN, Politico and MS Now, ruling the ban likely violated due process and First Amendment rights. The ruling is for 14 days while the case proceeds, with further action expected as the Trump administration fights the decision.