# Justice Department says White House can bar three major media outlets at president’s will

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- CNN, 2026-09-23 04:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/22/politics/trump-admin-responds-press-lawsuit-white-house-access?Date=20260923&Profile=CNN

> The Justice Department said the White House may exclude three major national media outlets from certain areas at the president’s discretion, citing the possibility that their coverage could pose a national security threat.

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