DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit

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What happened

The Department of Justice defended President Trump's recent media ban, arguing that reporting by CNN, MS Now and Politico on a wide range of issues jeopardized national security and spread falsehoods.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Business and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:06:47 UTC.

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