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Coverage dated September 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026

DOJ Argues Trump Banned Three Media Outlets Over ‘National Security’ Concerns

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The judge appeared skeptical of the government’s arguments, saying due process “wasn’t followed here.”

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4 articles, oldest first.

  1. Reason

    After Banishing Journalists for Writing 'Purposely Negative' Stories, Trump Invokes 'National Security' (opens Reason)

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    the White House briefing room

  2. Washington Examiner

    Judge questions whether national security concerns could ever justify Trump’s press ban (opens Washington Examiner)

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    A federal judge questioned on Wednesday whether the Trump administration can rely on national security concerns to justify barring CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. Could national security reasons “ever be a winner?” U.S.

  3. NOTUS

    DOJ Argues Trump Banned Three Media Outlets Over ‘National Security’ Concerns (opens NOTUS)

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    The judge appeared skeptical of the government’s arguments, saying due process “wasn’t followed here.”

  4. MS Now

    Press ban ruling shows Trump administration can’t just say ‘national security’ and win (opens MS Now)

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    A Trump-appointed judge said he was “skeptical” that national security was “the actual motivation” for the White House press ban.

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