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President Trump announced he is banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House press access, citing what he called unfavorable coverage. He suggested that additional media outlets could face similar bans in the future, further escalating his long-running tensions with the press. The move drew criticism from press freedom advocates who see it as part of a broader pattern of the administration restricting media access to punish outlets over critical reporting. It comes amid a series of confrontations between Trump and major news organizations throughout his time in office.