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Trump claims White House ban for MS NOW, CNN, and Politico

Donald Trump said Friday he’s banning MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the ban was "effective immediately," pointing to what he called "fake news." He didn’t give further details or say how the ban would actually work.

Why it mattersA sitting president blocking major media outlets means less direct access for reporters and audiences. This could limit how information about the White House reaches the public.

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