A landmark legal showdown begins today as courts weigh the constitutionality of the White House’s decision to bar three major media organizations from press briefings, raising questions about executive authority and press freedom. The hearing marks the first judicial challenge to the unprecedented restrictions, which critics argue violate long-standing traditions of open access for journalists. Meanwhile, political tensions escalate as a senior Republican senator demands an investigation into potential legal violations involving a member of the president’s family. Separately, a key GOP lawmaker faces renewed scrutiny over her role in recent legislative decisions amid growing partisan divisions.
In today's issue: ▪ Media outlets' day in court ▪ Trump at the U.N. ▪ GOP senator calls for Don Jr. probe ▪ Susan Collins under scrutiny The battle over President Trump’s ban of three media outlets from the White House is turning to the legal system starting today with a hearing on whether the move...
