The NPPA have condemned the White House.

A constitutional law expert, Georgetown University professor Michele Goodwin, has criticized Attorney General Todd Blanche for using national security as a 'smokescreen' to justify President Donald Trump's attempt to ban three news organizations from the White House. Goodwin spoke on CNN's 'The Lead with Kasie Hunt' on Monday, stating that the administration's argument is a 'really crude way' of denying press access and that courts have already demanded evidence to support such claims. She emphasized that the court has asked Blanche to 'show us receipts' regarding inaccurate reporting, which has not been provided. The three news organizations—CNN, MS NOW, and Politico—sued the administration after being barred from the White House, and U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly temporarily restored their access last week, ruling that the administration violated due process. Goodwin argued that Blanche's defense essentially relies on Trump's objections to negative coverage, which she stated is not a legal standard that would hold up in court. She warned that the administration's use of national security to restrict press access is alarming and could be reused in other contexts. Goodwin also pointed out a contradiction in the administration's national security argument, noting that Trump had previously accepted a plane provided by a foreign government, which raises questions about the validity of their national security claims. The case highlights the ongoing tension between the executive branch and the press, with significant implications for press freedom and the legal standards governing government-media relations. The administration's position has been met with criticism from legal experts who argue that restricting press access based on the content of coverage violates constitutional principles. The case is expected to have broader implications for how the government handles media relations and the balance between national security concerns and the First Amendment rights of journalists.

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CNN was denied access to cover the arrivals for Chinese President Xi Jinping's state dinner at the White House on Thursday, September 24, 2026, despite a federal judge's order requiring the Trump administration to reinstate press access for networks that had been barred. Senior White House correspondent Kristen Holmes explained that the event was not a press pool gathering but a pre-credentialed media event, where news organizations had submitted names in advance for credentials. CNN had planned to send an editorial representative without a camera, following the same practice adopted by other television networks in solidarity after the White House removed CNN from the rotating press pool. However, White House officials at the entrance told CNN they could only send camera and audio personnel, not a correspondent or producer. This denial occurred on the same day a federal judge ordered the administration to restore press badges for networks like CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, which had been excluded from White House access. President Trump had earlier criticized CNN and MS NOW for not covering his state dinner, which he described as a 'made for television' event. CNN anchor Erin Burnett later clarified that the network did not refuse to cover the event but was denied access, stating, 'CNN did not refuse to cover the event. We, like MS NOW and Politico, were denied access to the White House grounds.' The incident was described by CNN's Jake Tapper as 'another egregious violation of the First Amendment and the judge’s order.' The White House's actions have drawn criticism for undermining press freedom and ignoring judicial mandates.

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A House Republican, Virginia Foxx (R-NC), who chairs the House Rules Committee, has revealed that some of her colleagues are seeking to ban the press entirely from the Speaker's Lobby, a traditional area where reporters have long been able to interact with lawmakers between votes. Foxx stated that the idea, which gained significant support during a recent 'member day' hearing, aims to address the irritation caused by reporters being positioned directly off the House floor. While Foxx did not personally endorse the ban, she acknowledged that the sentiment was widespread among members. The proposal comes amid a broader trend of reduced press access under the Trump administration, which has implemented restrictions such as barring unescorted reporters from the West Wing press office and prompting dozens of reporters to resign their Pentagon credentials last year due to restrictive policies. The House is scheduled to vote on the new rules package on January 3, 2027, when the next congressional session begins, likely with a Democratic majority. Additionally, the report noted that earlier this month, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) humorously suggested easing restrictions on sneakers in the Speaker's Lobby should Democrats gain control, highlighting a contrast in approaches between the parties. The move to limit press access has drawn attention as part of a pattern of increasing political tensions and efforts to control media narratives within the legislative process.

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Representative Chris Corey announced that the House Republican Caucus will issue its own media credentials and previewed a press release, saying the move aims to ensure reporters can cover the Legislature regardless of outlet.

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