The Trump administration has removed the press pool position traditionally reserved for wire services, such as the Associated Press (AP), instead of complying with a federal judge's order to restore AP's access. This move is seen as a direct challenge to the court's injunction and has prompted the AP to file a motion urging judicial enforcement. The press pool is a small group of journalists who share coverage of the president’s daily activities with the broader media. The decision marks a significant escalation in the administration's ongoing tensions with the press, particularly with wire services that provide broad, nonpartisan news coverage. Critics argue the move undermines press freedom and transparency in government operations.
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