White House blocks Politico from Air Force One

The White House refused to allow the news organization Politico to board Air Force One on Monday, preventing it from carrying out its assigned duties as part of the press corps pool. This refusal occurred while Politico was involved in a lawsuit regarding press access. The situation raises questions about the White House's ability to exclude news organizations from official travel.

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White House blocks Politico from Air Force One

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TimeLean Left· 14h ago

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NBC NewsLean Left· 16h ago· ran in 3 outlets

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 17h ago

White House blocks Politico from trip on Air Force One

BloombergLean Left· 17h ago

White House Blocks Politico From Air Force One Trip

The New RepublicLeft· 17h ago

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NewsweekCenter· 16h ago

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ForbesCenter· 17h ago

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