Trump Announces Ban of Select News Organizations from White House

Why it matters locally: While the ban directly targets national news organizations, it could indirectly affect the diversity of information available to Pennsylvania residents who rely on these outlets for national political coverage, potentially influencing their perceptions of federal government actions and policies.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced Friday his decision to ban three news organizations from the White House. He identified CNN, MS NOW, and Politico as the entities subject to the ban. Trump stated the reason for his action was their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS." He did not provide further details regarding specific instances of reporting or the nature of the ban, such as its duration or scope of access restrictions.