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DOJ makes 'striking admission' as judge corners lawyer on Trump influence
What happened
AlterNet reports that the Trump White House barred reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico beginning September 19 after President Donald Trump accused the outlets, without publicly cited specifics, of publishing “fake news” that endangered national security. Politico said the Secret Service confiscated a reporter’s credentials, while MS NOW said its journalists were denied access to White House grounds.
The outlets sued on September 21, alleging unconstitutional retaliation, viewpoint discrimination and denial of due process. During a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge…
The skinny
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