A federal judge’s decision to reinstate CNN and MSNBC’s White House access has drawn sharp criticism from the administration, with officials accusing the networks of bias after they chose not to provide live video coverage of a high-profile meeting between the U.S. and Chinese leaders. The move underscores ongoing tensions between the White House and major news outlets over press credentials and perceived fairness in reporting. While the networks defended their coverage decisions, the administration’s response highlights broader concerns about media access and transparency during key diplomatic engagements. The dispute comes amid a broader debate over press freedom and the role of independent journalism in government communications.


President Trump blasted CNN and MS NOW on Thursday over their coverage of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, which did not include live video coverage and came as a federal judge reinstated the outlets' White House access. "CNN and MSDNC, to show you how fake they are, today refused to cover one of...