President Trump welcomed China's Xi Jinping at the White House, but media outlets did not provide a video feed due to Trump's aides not restoring access for three outlets he had banned the previous week. Journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico were allowed back into the White House following a judge's ruling. However, on Thursday morning, these journalists attempted to enter the White House but were turned away, with Secret Service agents confiscating the hard passes of journalists whose access had not previously been revoked. Lawyers for the banned news outlets have requested an emergency hearing regarding the situation.
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Trump's Media Ban Affects Coverage During Xi Jinping's Visit
During Xi Jinping's visit to the White House, media coverage was limited due to President Trump's ban on certain outlets. Despite a judge's ruling allowing access, journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico were denied entry, prompting their lawyers to seek an emergency hearing.
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