Appeals Court Sides With White House, Limits AP Access | JQJO

A federal appeals court ruled that the White House can exclude the Associated Press (AP) from Oval Office, Mar-a-Lago, and Air Force One access. The court determined these spaces aren't public forums, allowing the White House to choose which journalists are admitted. This decision reverses a lower court ruling and is a victory for the Trump administration, which cited the AP's coverage of the Gulf of Mexico renaming as justification. The AP, disappointed with the ruling, plans to review its options, arguing the ban is unconstitutional and sets a concerning precedent for press freedom.