Associated Press barred from White House events; later restored by court
The White House blocked AP reporters from pooled access on Feb. 11 amid a naming dispute over the Gulf of Mexico (“Gulf of America”), with administration stating it has the right to punish AP reporters. On Apr. 8, a federal district court ordered access restored, finding viewpoint discrimination.
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- AP statement on Oval Office access (2025-02-11)
- Associated Press wins court order restoring White House access (2025-04-08)
- Associated Press banned from White House press pool (2025-02-14)
- Associated Press White House ban lifted by court (2025-04-08)
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