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US Networks to Sue Trump's White House Over Ban

WHY IT MATTERS

The lawsuit could set a significant precedent for press freedom in the US, potentially limiting the White House's ability to restrict access to journalists.

What happened

Major US networks CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are planning to file a lawsuit against the Trump White House over a ban on their journalists. The move comes after the networks suspended their White House TV coverage of Trump as he heads to New York for the UN summit. The suspension was a response to the White House's decision to bar the networks' journalists from covering Trump's events. The lawsuit aims to challenge the White House's authority to restrict press access. The networks have been critical of Trump's administration and have faced increasing restrictions on their coverage. The exact details of the lawsuit are not yet clear, but it is expected to be filed in the coming days.

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CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban

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