[U.S. Department of Justice: White House Interview Access is a Privilege, Not a Right] The U.S. Department of Justice has urged a federal judge not to block President Trump's decision to bar MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from entering the White House, stating that access to the White House is a privilege, not a right. The agency mentioned in a court filing that President Trump's decision to prohibit the three media outlets from entering the White House was due to national security concerns. (Source: CNBC)