- The White House has banned CNN reporters from traveling on Air Force One with Donald Trump for his trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, despite a federal judge ordering the administration to restore press credentials.
- The travel restrictions follow a decision by Trump to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering daily White House activities after labeling them fake news, prompting the outlets to file a First Amendment lawsuit.
- U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a ruling directing the administration to temporarily reinstate press badges, but journalists report ongoing selective access blockades at major events.
- CNN and MS NOW were previously restricted during coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinpings state visit, where networks were selectively barred from bringing full reporting teams to official greeting ceremonies.
- The White House television press pool had temporarily abstained from filming in solidarity with the banned news organizations until credentials were restored, highlighting growing tensions between the administration and mainstream media.
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