White House's New Media Policy Challenges AP's Court Victory
The White House's revised policy limits wire services' access, prompting AP to claim violation of a court order, leading to renewed legal action.
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The plans, the latest attempt by the new administration to control coverage of its activities, sharply curtail the access of three news agencies that serve billions of readers around the world.
White House starting new media policy sharply curtailing wire service access
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The AP and its allies were premature in their celebration.
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The latest move, announced in a White House memo on Tuesday, said wire services will now be slotted into one of the two expanded “print journalist” seats.
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The decision comes after the Trump administration last week lost a court challenge brought by another wire service, the Associated Press, over its earlier exclusion from the press pool.
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It's the latest tension to emerge between the communications office, led by press secretary Karoline Leavitt and communications director Steven Cheung, and the AP.
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Summary
In a controversial move, the White House has revised its media access policy to limit wire services like the Associated Press, Reuters, and Bloomberg, following a court ruling that favored the AP. The new policy reduces opportunities for these wire services by rotating them with a broader selection of print reporters, giving the White House greater control over press access. The AP has filed a motion against this policy, arguing it violates a recent injunction aimed at protecting journalists' First Amendment rights. The ongoing legal dispute showcases tensions between press freedoms and the administration's desire to manage media coverage.
Perspectives
The White House's new media policy controls press access more tightly by removing permanent slots for major wire services, allowing for a larger rotation of outlets.
The decision follows a court ruling that criticized the administration for retaliating against the Associated Press, emphasizing the importance of independent media access for democracy.
Critics, including representatives from Reuters and AP, argue that limiting press access undermines informed public discourse and the role of journalism in holding the government accountable.
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