White House defends press ban as privilege, not right

The Justice Department, in a court filing, defended the White House's ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, arguing media access to White House grounds is a privilege, not a right. The DOJ claims President Trump concluded these outlets failed to maintain basic standards of professionalism and decorum, justifying their exclusion. The news organizations argue the ban violates their due process and First Amendment rights. The lawsuit stems from the White House's decision to revoke credentials for the three outlets, escalating tensions between the administration and the press. NBC's Garrett Haake reported the story for TODAY.