Live updates: CNN, MS NOW, Politico say journalists were denied from White House grounds; AI companies hit with new lawsuit

White House reporters from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico have been barred from entering the premises following a directive issued by the administration, which accused these outlets of publishing "purposefully negative stories." The restrictions were announced shortly after the president declared his intention to exclude journalists from these networks, escalating tensions between the White House press corps and the media. Journalists from the affected outlets confirmed they were denied access, raising concerns about limited press freedom and transparency. The move comes amid ongoing disputes over media coverage and the administration’s relationship with the press.

Less than a day after President Trump said he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House, all three outlets said their journalists have been turned away from the White House grounds. President Trump said he was banning the outlets from the premises after accusing them of producing “purposefully negative stories.” MS NOW...