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‘President of the Unites States’: White House’s AI accord includes spelling error. The misspelling and press pool removals undercut the administration's credibility on AI governance and media transparency, while the construction claims raise fresh questions about White House.
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration must immediately return press passes to CNN and Politico, deeming the ban likely unconstitutional. Hours later, the White House again blocked the outlets, prompting lawyers to seek an emergency court hearing.
The Trump administration has accused CNN, Politico, and MS NOW of spreading falsehoods, citing national security as grounds for banning them from White House grounds. In court filings ahead of a hearing, Trump's lawyers argue that White House access is a privilege, not a right.
California settled its lawsuit against the Paramount/Warner merger, frustrating advocates, while CNN, MSNOW, and Politico plan to sue over Trump's White House ban amid suspended TV coverage.
The case underscores ongoing press freedom concerns in the city. The ruling establishes a legal precedent for protecting union activities in Hong Kong, potentially reshaping how international outlets navigate local labor protections and press freedoms.
BBC and NBC News documented attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinians and a news crew in the occupied West Bank over the past week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the violence by a handful of rioters.
