From Slate Magazine · · 1m
Trump Bans Press, Xi Visits White House
Trump bars three outlets from White House as Xi arrives for summit.
In brief
Trump bars three outlets from White House as Xi arrives for summit. Trump attempted to ban three news outlets from White House press access while Xi Jinping visited for summit amid midterms. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
Press Ban Attempt
Trump tried to ban three news outlets from White House press access.
“Trump tells judge media ban is necessary to protect national security”
Press Regains Entry
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters regain White House access.
“Victoria Craw and Scott Nover for The Washington Post: CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters regain entry to White House”
Trump's Reason
Trump claims media ban protects national security.
“Trump tells judge media ban is necessary to protect national security”
Xi's Visit
Xi Jinping arrives at White House for summit.
“David Pierson for The New York Times: With time on his side, Xi seeks to extend truce with Trump”
Summit Focus
US-China trade and rare earths dominate summit discussions.
“Keith Bradsher for The New York Times: China’s continued control of rare earths looms over Trump-Xi meeting”
Voter Trust
American distrust of news grows as midterms approach.
“Sabrina Tavernise for The New York Times: News analysis: 'I was sold a bill of goods' Americans and distrust election”
Polls Show
Polls indicate blue wave for Democrats in key states.
“Nate Silver for Silver Bulletin: Expert ratings ignore signs of blue wave”
Money Shifts
Voter money shifts toward Democrats in swing districts.
“Aaron Blake for CNN: GOP stampede away from Trump grows including in red districts”
What Next
Trump faces backlash over press ban and summit outcomes.
“Juliette Kayyem for Early Warning: Trump is an ostrich”
In short
Trump attempted to ban three news outlets from White House press access while Xi Jinping visited for summit amid midterms.
