Banned News Outlets Seek Court Extension Against White House Access Restrictions

Lead report from The New Republic

What happened

Three news outlets banned from the White House grounds by President Donald Trump have asked a federal court to extend a temporary block on the administration's enforcement. The request comes as legal battles continue over the restrictions placed on media organizations including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Attorney Todd Blanche defended the administration's actions on television as the legal proceedings unfolded.

Where coverage agrees

All outlets agree that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from White House grounds by President Trump and that these news organizations have returned to federal court seeking an extension to block the enforcement.

How the framing differs

Left-leaning outlet The New Republic focuses heavily on criticism of the administration, describing Attorney General Todd Blanche as struggling during a television appearance and using strong language regarding the restrictions. Center outlets like CBS News, NPR, Bloomberg, and The Hill report neutrally on the legal filings and requests for an extension without heavily loaded commentary. Right-leaning outlets such as Blaze Media, the Washington Examiner, and Breitbart News criticize the media outlets, dismiss the outrage, and support the administration's actions against what they view as biased coverage.

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Source context: Attorney General Todd Blanche crashed and burned while trying to defend President Donald Trump’s ever-increasing restrictions on the press.Speaking on ABC’s This Week Sunday, Blanche struggled to keep his composure while facing questions about a federal judge’s temporary injuncti…

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