White House Access: The Latest Battleground in the Press's Struggle for Independence The Trump administration's decision to revoke press credentials from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico has sparked a lawsuit that goes beyond a simple dispute over access.
At its core, this is a test of the fundamental principles that underpin American democracy. In recent years, there has been a steady erosion of the boundaries between government and media.
Each side has tried to exert control over the other, with the White House ban being just the latest manifestation of this trend. On its surface, it's about three news organizations being denied access to the President.