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Trump lawyers defend president banning journalists from White House ahead of court hearing – live

23 Sep 2026, 17:00 GMT By Chris Hippensteel (now); Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier)
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Article Trump lawyers defend president banning journalists from White House ahead of court hearing – live
Credit: Chris Hippensteel (now); Lucy Campbell and Tom Ambrose (earlier)

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