CNN Threatens Air Force One Lawsuit

CNN attorney Ted Boutrous warned the Justice Department that the network would seek further court relief if the administration kept excluding it from the Oval Office and Air Force One. He demanded written confirmation by Thursday at 5 p.m. that the restrictions would end. The dispute follows President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds; a federal judge has restored their general access while their First Amendment lawsuit proceeds. After that order, CNN said it was denied at least four Air Force One pool spots. CNN called the exclusions retaliation for coverage. The White House said journalists have no constitutional right to those sensitive facilities. CNN said it will return to court if the restrictions continue.