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White House Blocks AP from Events Over Naming Dispute

The Freedom of the Press Foundation criticized President Donald Trump for banning an Associated Press reporter from an Oval Office event over its style guidelines regarding the Gulf of America.
AP Executive Editor Julie Pace stated that the White House's decision violates the First Amendment and restricts independent journalism.
Pace described the ban as unacceptable, emphasizing that it limits public access to independent news.
The White House Correspondents' Association condemned the move, asserting that the administration cannot dictate how news organizations report.

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La Presse

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9 days ago·Montreal, Canada

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Associated Press reporters kept from White House events due to AP's stance on 'Gulf of America'

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