US Justice Department Accuses CNN, Politico, and MS NOW of Spreading 'Falsehoods' Ahead of Court Hearing
The US Justice Department responded to a lawsuit by CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, accusing them of spreading 'falsehoods' and citing national security concerns. A federal judge delayed a ruling on the White House media ban during a hearing where the media outlets disputed the administration's arguments. The case highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the press.
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During a roughly 45-minute hearing, a lawyer for CNN, Politico and MS NOW disputed Trump administration arguments that the ban was over national security concerns.
The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.
The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.