CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restrictionThe White House has signaled that CNN will be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip in the latest media restriction from the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. The news organization was replaced by the conservative Real America’s Voice News. The news came just after journalists from three…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentDonald Trumpwhite house media restrictions
Judge blocks Trump's ban and says CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have White House access restoredA federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s move to ban three news outlets from the White House grounds and said CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. The ruling released early Thursday is the latest development in an escalating showdown between President Donald Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →JusticeCultureDonald Trumpwhite house press access ruling
At 10 years old, Smithsonian's Black museum is undaunted amid pressure from Trump administrationThe National Museum of African American History and Culture will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with packed exhibits, sold-out galas and high-profile panels. Acting Director Shanita Brackett said the festive theme of “welcome home” recommits the museum to preserving legacies. Despite facing hostility from President Donald Trump's administration, the…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d agoWhole story →CultureDonald Trump
Thousands join protest outside Kennedy Center, expressing concern that Trump might tear it downThousands of people have come to protest outside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. They are lending their voices to a chorus of organizations and individuals who have been horrified that President Donald Trump might make good on his threat to close and tear down the storied institution. Protesters on Friday carried signs, wore costumes…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution20d agoWhole story →CultureDonald Trumpkennedy center protest
Trump refers to Black man from racially offensive 1988 campaign ad while stumping in North CarolinaPresident Donald Trump is using a controversial campaign ad from 1988 to criticize Democrats on crime. During a Wednesday rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, Trump referenced the Willie Horton ad, which targeted then-Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis. Trump compared it to a recent case involving a Black man accused of murder in North Carolina. He claims…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution21d agoWhole story →JusticeCultureDonald Trumpnorth carolina senate campaign
Trump asks Smithsonian to install George Washington statues and exhibitPresident Donald Trump has called on the Smithsonian to install a colossal statue of George Washington outside the National Museum of American History. In late night social media posts Friday, he also asked for a special exhibit honoring Washington to run through Feb. 22, 2032, marking the 300th anniversary of Washington’s birth. He suggested replacing…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution27d agoWhole story →CultureDonald Trumptrump smithsonian request
Sen. John Fetterman's isolation from Democrats grows stark in PennsylvaniaSen. John Fetterman is on shaky ground with Democrats in his home state of Pennsylvania. The senator's approval ratings with Democrats in the state have plunged, and some Democrats are openly talking about running against Fetterman in 2028. It all comes after Fetterman repeatedly criticized Democrats in media appearances while backing some of President…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentDavid McCormickDonald TrumpJohn Fettermanpennsylvania senate dynamics