Melania’s office approves CNN reporter for NYC event despite Trump’s White House ban on outlet

First lady Melania Trump waves as she boards an aircraft at Ashe County Airport in Jefferson. (AP Photo) Despite President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN from the White House, First Lady Melania Trump’s office has approved a CNN reporter to cover her upcoming event in New York City on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.CNN reporter Betsy Klein has been credentialed to cover Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future Together” event on Tuesday, The Independent reported.CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter said the approval was an example of reporters finding other ways to cover events after the White House restricted access to several news organisations.Trump had announced on Friday that CNN, Politico and MS NOW would be barred from the White House, accusing the outlets of publishing what he described as “fake news”. The move came into effect on Saturday, with reporters from the three organisations denied access to the White House.News outlets sue Trump administrationCNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a First Amendment lawsuit against Trump and several administration officials, arguing that the decision to revoke their White House access was unconstitutional. The outlets s...