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'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ cites national security behind Trump barring reporters

It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns. In response, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are challenging these restrictions in federal court.

'White House access privilege, not right': DOJ cites national security behind Trump barring reporters

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It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns.

In response, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are challenging these restrictions in federal court.

Amendment rights do not guarantee access to the complex.

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It argues that access is a privilege and not a right, citing national security concerns. In response, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are challenging these restrictions in federal court. Amendment rights do not guarantee access to the complex.

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Amendment rights do not guarantee access to the complex.

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