A federal judge appointed by former U.S. President Donald Trump has denied a request by the Associated Press (AP) to restore full media access to key White House locations, escalating tensions over press freedom. 📉 The ruling comes after the White House barred AP journalists from referencing the Gulf of Mexico in their coverage—a move critics call \"unprecedented.\"
U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden rejected the news agency’s plea for a temporary injunction, blocking AP reporters from the Oval Office, Air Force One, and official events. 🛑 The decision has sparked debates about media rights and government transparency, with advocates warning it could set a risky precedent for journalism. 🎙️
While the White House has not publicly explained the Gulf of Mexico reference ban, legal experts say the case highlights growing challenges for press access in politically charged environments. 🌊💼 Think: West Wing meets House of Cards, but irl.
