Major news outlets and Trump administration return to court over White House ban

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What happened

Three major news outlets were back in court Thursday to convince a judge the White House is violating their constitutional rights by continuing to block their access to the president.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Business and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:37:18 UTC.

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