Foreign Affairs
Trump Administration Defends Ban on News Media in New Legal Filing
The US government defended its decision to ban CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House, citing failures to follow professional standards and risks to national security. While a Washington judge reviews a temporary suspension request, other networks have joined protests against the exclusion. Additionally, at least six major US hospitals agreed to stop providing gender-affirming care for minors following pressure from the Trump administration, which threatened federal subsidies. These settlements represent a victory for the administration but a setback for transgender rights advocates, as hospitals sought to avoid lengthy legal battles and protect patient data.
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