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A lawyer for the administration, Michael Velchik, countered that the outlets were embracing an “absurd interpretation of the First Amendment.” He argued that the ban should remain in effect, saying it had been imposed on national security grounds.
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In a September 2026 court hearing, Trump administration lawyer Michael Velchik argued that the White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico was imposed on national security grounds.
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- Michael Velchik
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{ "date": "2026-09-23", "event": "Court hearing on media ban", "person": "Michael Velchik", "organization": "Trump administration" } - UUID
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- September 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 24, 2026 at 10:43 PM (2 weeks ago)
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