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Appeals Court Upholds Trump's Ban on AP Access

6/7/2025

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A federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration, temporarily enforcing a ban that restricts the Associated Press from the Oval Office and other key areas. This decision overturns a lower court's ruling, emphasizing the White House's authority to manage journalist access based on perspective, claiming it protects presidential independence. The AP's lawsuit stems from its exclusion.

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A federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration, temporarily enforcing a ban that restricts the Associated Press from the Oval Office and other key areas. This decision overturns a lower court's ruling, emphasizing the White House's authority to manage journalist access based on perspective, claiming it protects presidential independence. The AP's lawsuit stems from its exclusion.