Journalists Denied White House Access Following Presidential Statement

Why it matters locally: As the nation's capital, the denial of White House press access directly impacts District of Columbia-based journalists and media organizations, potentially affecting local reporting on federal government activities.

WASHINGTON D.C. -- White House officials denied access to journalists from MS NOW, CNN, and Politico on Saturday. This decision occurred a day after President Donald Trump announced on social media that he had banned the news organizations. President Trump stated their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS" as the reason for his action. Journalists from these three outlets attempted to access the White House grounds but security personnel did not grant them entry.