Trump Administration Restricts Access for Multiple News Organizations

Why it matters locally: While the White House is not located in Connecticut, restrictions on national news organizations can impact the information available to Connecticut residents and the operations of any state-based journalists who contribute to or rely on these outlets for national coverage.

WASHINGTON – President Trump has barred CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from accessing the White House. The president cited what he described as "one-sided coverage" as the reason for the decision. NBC News correspondent Kelly O'Donnell provided details on the administration's action. The move restricts representatives from these three media organizations from entering the White House complex. Specific details regarding the duration of the restriction or the exact nature of the "one-sided coverage" President Trump referenced were not immediately available.