CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump over White House ban

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have sued President Donald Trump and his administration for banning them from the White House, alleging violations of their First Amendment rights to free speech and a free press. The news outlets are seeking a temporary restraining order in federal court in Washington, D.C., stating, "Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public's right to independent journalism free from government interference." Trump defended the ban, claiming "fake news" poses a national security threat. In response to CNN's exclusion from the presidential pool, other major TV networks suspended their pool coverage, impacting the availability of White House event footage. The White House also launched "TRUMP TV," a 24-hour streaming channel.