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On September 25, US TV networks resumed coverage of President Donald Trump’s events at the White House after a judge ordered the administration to lift its ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The ban was imposed last week due to what Trump described as unfavorable press coverage. Despite the reinstatement, tensions remain high; the networks ceased filming White House events in solidarity with banned outlets earlier in the week, resulting in no pool footage during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit on September 24-25. The court battle continues, and CNN was barred from traveling with Trump to Tennessee for a weekend trip, though reasons were not officially provided by the administration.

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CNN and MS NOW blocked from covering Xi’s arrival at state dinner, networks say same event · 100%

The Independent

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“Both articles describe CNN and MS NOW being denied access to cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival at a state dinner, despite a federal judge's ruling.”

CNN, MS NOW say some reporters denied access to state dinner at White House despite judge's order same event · 95%

CBS News

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“Both articles describe the identical incident where CNN and MS NOW reporters were denied access to a state dinner at the White House despite a court order, on the same date.”

CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban different event · 90%

The Straits Times

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“The articles describe different stages of the legal process regarding access to White House events, with Article A reporting an incident where CNN and MS NOW were denied entry despite a court order, while Article B discusses their request for an extension on the block against Trump's ban.”

CNN, MS Now and Politico sue Trump after being blocked from White House different event · 85%

The Guardian

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“Article A describes the initial lawsuit filed by CNN, MS Now, and Politico after being blocked from the White House, while Article B refers to a subsequent incident where CNN and MS Now were denied entry despite a court order.”

MS NOW, CNN and Politico to sue over White House ban different event · 85%

Dawn

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“Article A describes the initial lawsuit filed by MS NOW, CNN and Politico over being banned from White House grounds, while Article B reports on a later incident where the news outlets were turned away from a state dinner event despite court orders to restore access.”

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to Sue Trump Administration Over White House Ban different event · 85%

TIME

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“While related, Article A describes the initial decision to sue over a White House ban, while Article B reports on a subsequent incident where reporters were turned away from an event despite a court order.”

News outlets will ask judge to end Trump’s White House ban at hearing different event · 85%

The Straits Times

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“Article A describes a hearing scheduled on September 23rd where news outlets will ask for their White House access to be restored, while Article B reports that CNN and MS Now were denied entry at a state dinner despite the court order mentioned in Article A's context.”

CNN, Politico and MS NOW to face off with Trump administration in court over White House ban different event · 85%

NBC News

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“Article A discusses a court hearing about restoring access to White House, while Article B reports an incident where CNN and MS Now were denied entry at a state dinner despite previous legal orders.”

Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico different event · 85%

CBS News

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“Article A describes a court hearing on Trump's ban, while Article B reports an incident where CNN and MS NOW were denied access to a state dinner despite a previous legal order.”

Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico different event · 85%

NBC News

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“While both articles discuss a court order restoring access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to White House events, Article B describes a subsequent incident where these news organizations were still denied access despite the court order.”

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