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Justice Department Backs White House Press Restrictions, Opposes Reinstatement

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's decision to revoke White House press credentials for CNN, MS Now and Politico, arguing the outlets' reporting on national security matters posed risks. In a filing Tuesday, the DOJ accused the three news organizations of publishing false information and sensitive material. The accusations centered on reporting related to White House construction, ammunition depletion during the Iran conflict, and Republican midterm convention proceedings. The government sought to block the outlets' legal challenge seeking credential restoration. An emergency federal court hearing was scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Washington to address the constitutional claims raised by the media organizations. The case marks a significant test of First Amendment protections under the current administration, with the news outlets asserting their right to access without government punishment over editorial decisions.