CNN and media partners expand lawsuit over Trump White House press access
CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have amended their lawsuit against the Trump administration to demand press access to Air Force One and the Oval Office.
Major media organizations, including CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, have expanded their ongoing legal action against the Trump administration regarding press access. The outlets amended their federal lawsuit to request court orders granting journalists access to additional presidential venues, including Air Force One and the Oval Office.
The initial legal challenge centered on the administration's decisions to revoke hard press passes and restrict journalists from White House grounds and press briefings. By broadening their court filing, the news organizations are seeking judicial intervention to secure broader access rights for reporters covering presidential movements and events across all standard press locations.
Sources: Bloomberg.