A federal judge recently ruled in favor of the Associated Press, ordering the restoration of their access to White House events, citing the First Amendment. The AP celebrated this victory earlier this month. However, the Trump administration has now decided to remove all wire services from the White House press corps, instead of reinstating access to The Associated Press as mandated by the court. This move seems to be a strategic decision to disadvantage The AP while avoiding legal challenges. This development has raised concerns about the impact on news outlets, especially local ones that depend on The AP for unbiased coverage.