Trump denies ‘assault’ on free press as three outlets plan to sue over White House ban – live

Three news outlets to sue to protect First Amendment rights; Trump claims to ‘cherish’ free press but also attacks ‘fake news’ media Sign up for US Breaking News emailsPresident Trump is set to depart for New York later today ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, kicking off a busy week of international diplomacy.Trump is expected to meet with several key figures on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders. Among them will be Delcy Rodriguez, the interim president of Venezuela, who took charge after the US raided her country and arrested her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, in January.