Trump Administration Restricts Access for Multiple News Organizations

Why it matters locally: While this is a national news story, any actions that impact the free press and access to information from the White House have implications for all Americans, including New Yorkers, who rely on diverse news sources.

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.