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Critics labeled the 24/7 feed as “state run” media as its launch coincided with traditional news outlets being banned from the White House.

White House media bans have been tried before. They rarely hold up in court.  The Washington Post

The fallout from Trump’s media ban was visible — and audible — Monday.

The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.

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President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before Trump speaks to the UNGA.

White House promoted its own ‘Trump TV’ feed online after ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate

MS NOW, CNN and Politico are suing the Trump administration after some of their reporters were barred from the White House. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell joins "Here's the Scoop" to explain what's at issue in the legal fight.

CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump banned them from covering the White House. NBC News' Gary Grumbach reports on the legal filing and the latest comments from VP Vance.

CNN, MS Now and Politico have sued after President Trump revoked their access to the White House for what he called one-sided coverage of the administration. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday announced a lawsuit over President Trump's White House ban against them, calling it a "blatant violation" of the first amendment. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration for stripping access to the White House, calling it a “direct assault on the First Amendment.” Monday, CNN was removed from its duties for the rotating pool of TV journalists covering the White House.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit challenging the ban, citing their First Amendment and Fifth Amendment rights.

There may be no live TV of Trump's meetings with foreign leaders at the UN in New York, and several photo news organizations decided to delay the release of photographs of Trump in solidarity.

There will be no television pool coverage of President Trump on Monday after he banned three major news outlets from the White House. CBS News' Nancy Cordes explains.

Trump’s attempt to block reporters from the White House could be seen as a distraction.

The top five US television networks staged a revolt on Monday when they effectively boycotted coverage of President Donald Trump to protest his decision to ban three news outlets from the White House. "No…

Critics were quick to slam the “state-run” TV platform, especially considering its timing, which coincides with the ban on traditional media outlets. The promotional clip for 'Trump TV' has also raised concerns regarding copyright, as it features numerous clips from beloved TV shows and movies.

The White House launched a "Trump TV" stream on Monday evening, days after Trump banned three media outlets from the White House. The White House said the stream will run videos and highlights of what…

Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the dispute over TV networks’ boycott during a joint press appearance at Gracie Mansion.

Trump blocked CNN from the pool of reporters that travels with the president. There are four other networks in the TV pool with CNN, and they ...

The White House press pool is at the centre of a major row between President Donald Trump and TV networks. What is it?

“This is a serious concern for the public, because an attack on one outlet is an attack on everyone,” Jiang continued. “No matter where that ...

President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm.

The US president insists media outlets report 'fiction and lies' as he announces new bans on White House access.

The Trump administration claims to defend free speech, but is quick to attack any critical journalists or media outlets.

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such media prohibitions could be coming.

Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.

Trump has repeatedly downplayed concerns about AI and argued that additional regulation is unnecessary.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the new initiative would oversee AI while avoiding regulations that could slow innovation.

President had brushed away suggestions to slow down AI technology, even as his own party counseled caution

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the new initiative would oversee AI while avoiding regulations that could slow innovation.

US president has resisted calls for regulation but said he would appoint a ‘tsar’ to monitor for ‘bad’ behaviour

Researchers and industry leaders have called for a slowdown in the technology’s development, leading Trump to call the concerns a “hoax.”

President Trump announced Saturday he is creating an "AI Force" modeled on the Space Force and will soon name a new AI czar, doubling down on his push to accelerate artificial intelligence development with…

In a Truth Social post​, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.

Donald Trump wrote in ‌a social media post on Saturday that he is creating an "AI Force" to ‌oversee regulation of AI and will announce an AI "czar" in the near future.

President Donald Trump said he would name an artificial intelligence czar as he continued to push tech companies to race ahead with development despite growing fears safety.

President Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to create an “AI Force” and name an AI czar as the government faces growing calls to impose guardrails on the rapid development of artificial intelligence.

He said the new agency will be “much like” the Space Force, a military branch Trump created in his first term.

For the new “AI Czar” position, Trump said, “Only High I.Q. individuals need to apply!” He did not expand further on the latest iteration of the role.

US President Donald Trump ​wrote in a social media post on Saturday ‌that he is creating an “AI Force” to oversee regulation of AI and will appoint an AI “czar” in the near future.

The president proposed a follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about A.I.'s pace or potential for harm.

Tech sector representatives say they view Trump’s announcement as a response to growing public concern over AI’s risks.

Tech sector representatives say they view Trump’s announcement as a response to growing public concern over AI’s risks.

Several voices, including from within the AI industry, have been calling for policing the fast-growing technology. Trump has once again called AI warnings "hoaxes" and vowed to "cherish, help" the industry.

Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.

Trump's new AI Force mirrors his first-term Space Force creation, with a high-IQ "czar" appointment coming soon to oversee the booming industry.

President Donald Trump on Saturday said he was creating a new “AI Force,” that would be similar to his Space Force—the arm of the Defense Department focused on space combat started by Trump during his first administration—and he planned to appoint a new AI czar to lead it.

"We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry," Trump posted on Truth Social.

The president made clear that he envisions some role for the federal government in monitoring AI for potential danger.

President Trump said he will not "hinder or stifle" AI development after some leaders of frontier AI labs called for US government regulation.

President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence on the island.

The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.

Greenland's prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, welcomed the agreement, saying it was "to the benefit of us all" and that it would "ensure and strengthen" the security of the island.

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The announcement comes after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO…

President Donald Trump has announced that the US has reached a deal with Denmark that would offer the US "permanent control over security" in Greenland.

The agreement would allow the US to expand its military presence, while Denmark and Greenland say it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination

Trump says the US will gain ‘permanent control’ over security in Greenland under a deal with Denmark.

Trump made the announcement in a social media post.

Denmark and Greenland have welcomed the deal, which Trump claims will give the US "permanent control over security and all other needs" in the Danish territory.

On Friday, President Trump declared a deal has been struck with Denmark over its oversight of Greenland. Trump has long coveted the mineral-rich island, which Denmark has controlled since the 1700s. Nick Schifrin reports.

Danish government says agreement could be signed next week and will respect territory’s sovereignty

President Donald Trump announced a new deal with Denmark on Friday that he says grants the United States “permanent control over security” in Greenland, a territory he has previously threatened to take control of…

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had reached a deal with Denmark to expand the US military presence in Greenland, while respecting Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty. Denmark said the agreement would be…

Denmark and Greenland said Friday they expect to sign a security agreement with the United States next week that will strengthen the US role in the Arctic while preserving Danish sovereignty and Greenlanders' right…

The deal with Denmark, according to President Donald Trump, would give the US "permanent control" over Greenland's security. Denmark said the deal is "great for NATO and Europe."

Donald Trump has said the US has entered into a deal with Denmark that gives the US "permanent control over security" in Greenland.

The United States, Denmark and Greenland have entered into an agreement for the US to ‌develop a significant military presence on Greenland, while prohibiting US adversaries from building their own bases on the island, Donald Trump said on Friday.

President Donald Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland.

The agreement is expected to be signed next week at the U.N.

Protesters teargassed as minister claims widespread raids and arrests under obscenity laws were to ‘protect families’

At least 150 arrested for protesting against LGBTQ+ crackdown in Turkey  The Washington Post

The government has called the campaign an effort to protect families. Rights organizations have accused the authorities of criminalizing L.G.B.T.Q. people and of seeking to thwart political activism.

Turkey’s Justice Minister Akin Gurlek launched the crackdown, saying it was part of an initiative to protect children and family values.

The arrests are an escalation in the Turkish government's campaign targeting LGBTQ+ community and activists.

Several raids and arrests of LGBTQ+ persons in Turkey have triggered sharp criticism from numerous Turkish organizations — and also from Brussels.

Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.

Turkey reportedly arrested some 116 people and blocked 180 social media accounts in a sweeping crackdown on LGBT rights organizations across 15 provinces.

A crackdown on LGBTQI+ groups in Turkey escalated on Tuesday as authorities made dozens of new arrests and police detained protesters in Istanbul and Ankara, following days of raids, arrests and online…

Police have detained dozens of demonstrators outside a courthouse in Istanbul. They were demanding the release of LGBTQ+ activists taken into custody during a recent crackdown.

Dubbed "My Family is Safe," the government's crackdown comes as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promotes a "Decade of Family and Population," an initiative designed to tackle falling birth rates.

Human rights groups in Turkey have accused the government of using a family- values campaign to target the LGBTQ+ community.

Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government's "My Family is…

Police have detained dozens of demonstrators outside a courthouse in Istanbul

ISTANBUL, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities have detained at least 47 peoplefollowing a series of raids on the offices of LGBTQ+ associations in a probe into prostitution and obscenity, prosecutors said.The crackdown is part of a campaign that the government says is aimed at protecting family values.

Journalists, activists, and HIV care workers were among those caught up in recent “obscenity” sweeps.

Human rights and LGBTQ rights envoys from six European countries on Thursday urged Turkey to respect civil liberties as international criticism grew over a nationwide crackdown that has led to at least 82 people being jailed pending trial.

Turkish authorities have arrested at least 162 people in a weekend crackdown on the country's LGBTQ+ community. Ankara says police raids on gay bars and other venues are aimed at protecting family values.

Turkish police on Sunday arrested at least 60 people in mass raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, in what authorities said was an operation aimed at boosting traditional family values.…

Turkish courts have jailed more LGBTQ activists and supporters, raising to 62 the number remanded in custody following a weekend crackdown, a legal rights group said on Wednesday. Speaking with FRANCE…

At least 150 people were detained in Istanbul Tuesday at a demonstration to protest country-wide raids by authorities on organizations linked to LGBTQ+ rights and HIV awareness, witnesses said.

Eight members of Turkish LGBTQ+ ⁠rights group ​Kaos GL were jailed pending trial on Tuesday as part of a national operation the government ​says is protecting family values and children, but which rights…

A recent crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community in Turkey is symptomatic of a wider rights regression, according to experts. It's worse under authoritarian regimes, but why is it such a popular policy for these states?

Turkish police on Sunday swooped into gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ activists, arresting at least 60 people in raids authorities said were aimed at boosting traditional family values, officials and…

Rights group slams 'state-led discrimination;' government says it is protecting children

Turkish authorities on Sunday launched raids on gay bars, nightclubs, LGBTQ association offices and activists' homes in a sweeping crackdown in several cities as part of the government's "My Family is…

Dubbed the 'My Family is Safe' operation, the raids followed an investigation into LGBTQ groups over allegations of 'prostitution and obscenity.' Prosecutors said they intended to prevent such activities from being 'regarded as normal in society'

Türkiye’s 'My Family is Safe' operations target 162 suspects, 9 associations and 13 businesses across 15 provinces

Journalists, campaigners, HIV organisations and members of public among hundreds detained in 'My Family is Safe' crackdown

Turkey launched a sweeping operation targeting LGBTQ+ associations, businesses and individuals over allegations including prostitution and ...