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CNN Officially Files Suit Against The White House, Demanding They Return Jim Acosta’s Press Pass

Emily Zanotti

CNN made good on its threat Tuesday, filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court demanding the White House return reporter Jim Acosta’s permanent press pass.

The White House rescinded Acosta’s pass last week after Acosta refused to yield the floor to other reporters in a press conference. When a White House aide went to take Acosta’s microphone to allow another reporter to ask a question, Acosta battled with her, eventually pushing her away.

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