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White House smacked with ultimatum over accusation it skirted judge’s order

CNN is threatening to take the Trump administration back to court unless the White House stops blocking its crews from covering President Donald Trump aboard Air Force One. CNN outside counsel Ted Boutrous sent a demand letter to the Justice Department on Monday, according to the network , giving the administration until Thursday at 5 p.m. EST to confirm…

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