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"The press fires back"

Sep 21, 2026 · 40m

Summary

MS NOW, CNN, and Politico have sued the Trump administration over the revocation of their White House press credentials, arguing the ban violates the First Amendment. The episode features legal analysis from Andrew Weissman and insights from Jim Acosta and Vaughn Hilliard on the constitutional implications and the press pool’s solidarity. The discussion also covers Trump’s plummeting approval ratings, the economic impact of his policies on voters, and the political fallout heading into the midterm elections.

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