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Trump moves to ban major US media from the White House
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US President Donald Trump has announced that he is banning several prominent media outlets, including CNN, MSNOW and Politico, from access to the White House, accusing them of publishing 'fake news'. This escalation in the administration’s confrontation with the press raises serious concerns about press freedom and democratic norms in the United States.[4][8][10] The decision is drawing global attention because of its potential implications for transparency, accountability, and media access to the centre of US executive power.[4][8][10]