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US President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, citing dissatisfaction with their coverage of him and his administration. The move follows a long pattern of tension between Trump and major US media outlets since he returned to office. The ban raises fresh press freedom concerns among media watchdogs and journalists, who argue that barring outlets over critical coverage undermines access to the presidency for reporters. The White House has not detailed how long the restrictions will last or under what conditions they might be lifted.