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AP files lawsuit against Trump administration officials for barring access to presidential events

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Title: AP Takes Legal Action Against Trump Administration Officials for Blocking Access to Presidential Events

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The Associated Press (AP) has filed a lawsuit against Trump administration officials after being repeatedly blocked from covering presidential events. This legal action comes after months of frustration and obstacles faced by AP journalists in their efforts to report on the activities of the White House.

The lawsuit alleges that the Trump administration has violated the First Amendment rights of the press by selectively excluding AP reporters from attending key events, press briefings, and other official functions. This has severely hindered the ability of AP journalists to provide accurate and timely news coverage to the public.

AP is not alone in facing these challenges, as other news organizations have also reported similar instances of being barred from covering events and receiving information from the administration. This pattern of behavior raises serious concerns about transparency and accountability within the government.

As a leading news organization with a long history of providing reliable and impartial reporting, AP is committed to upholding the principles of a free press and holding those in power accountable. The lawsuit aims to ensure that journalists can continue to fulfill their vital role in informing the public and safeguarding democracy.

Stay tuned for updates on this important legal battle and the ongoing fight for press freedom in the United States. #PressFreedom #APvsTrumpAdministration



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Madonna slams Trump over executive order barring transgender military service

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Pop star Madonna took a swipe at the Trump administration’s wave of executive orders with a social media message made in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community.

“It’s so sad to watch our new Government slowly dismantling all the Freedoms we have been fighting for and WON over the years,” the 66-year-old singer wrote in an X post on Tuesday. 

After adding a pride flag and broken heart emojis, she concluded the post by urging her fans, “Don’t give up the Fight!”

The “Material Girl” and “Vogue” singer’s post came hours after Trump signed an executive order titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,” which bars transgender Americans from serving in the military.

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Madonna has been an outspoken Trump critic for years. (Nicholas Hunt via Getty Images)

Last week, Trump also signed an executive order recognizing only two sexes – male and female – in all areas of the federal government, also mandating that the government adhere to biological sex rather than gender.

Conservatives lauded the move as a “return to common sense,” but critics met the decision with scrutiny.

Madonna, who has been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in the past, was also an outspoken critic of Trump during his first term in office.

In 2017, she delivered a profanity-laced speech at the Women’s March in Washington, D.C., shortly after Trump assumed office for his first term.

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 President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.  (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

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“I have thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House,” she said at the time, before adding that she “knows this won’t change anything.”

The soundbite made headlines, earning rage among those in Trump’s corner. After Trump defeated former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Nov. 2016, Madonna said his victory “felt like someone died.”

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“It wasn’t a bad dream that I had,” she added at the time, saying she wanted to “rain on [Trump’s] parade.”

Taylor Penley is an associate editor with Fox News.



Madonna slams Trump over executive order barring transgender military service

In a scathing Instagram post, pop icon Madonna has criticized President Trump for his recent executive order banning transgender individuals from serving in the military. The singer, known for her outspoken support of LGBTQ rights, called the decision “cruel and unjust” and accused the president of discriminating against a marginalized community.

Madonna went on to express her solidarity with transgender service members, stating that they deserve “the same rights and opportunities as anyone else.” She also urged her followers to speak out against the discriminatory policy and to stand up for equality and inclusivity.

The executive order, signed by Trump in August, has faced backlash from LGBTQ activists and civil rights groups, who argue that it is a blatant attack on transgender rights. Madonna’s powerful statement adds to the growing chorus of voices condemning the president’s decision and advocating for equality for all individuals, regardless of their gender identity.

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