White House Restricts Access for CNN, Politico, MS NOW Journalists

Why it matters locally: The restriction of access for journalists from national news organizations impacts the ability of New Yorkers, and all Americans, to receive timely and direct information from the White House, affecting the free flow of information crucial for an informed citizenry.

White House personnel on Saturday directed journalists representing CNN, Politico, and MS NOW to depart the White House grounds. Staff members also processed the journalists' credentials, rendering them inactive for White House access. The directive came one day after President Donald Trump stated he had barred the three news organizations. This development directly affected the journalists' ability to report from inside the White House complex.