AP Sues Over Gulf Renaming Event Ban

The Associated Press has filed a lawsuit against three Trump administration officials for barring its reporters from attending presidential events, a move the AP claims violates the First Amendment. This legal action is in response to the White House's decision to restrict access due to the AP's refusal to adopt President Trump's renaming of the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America.' The AP argues that this is an unconstitutional attempt to control journalistic speech and maintain editorial independence. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., seeks a court order to lift the ban and restore AP's access to events like those at the Oval Office and on Air Force One. About 40 news organizations have expressed support for the AP, urging the Trump administration to reverse its policy. The White House has yet to comment on the ongoing legal proceedings.