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Defending Trump media ban, DOJ cites national security and says White House access is a ‘privilege’

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The Department of Justice said in a court filing late Tuesday that President Donald Trump has the right to ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, calling their access a “privilege” and citing national security concerns.

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