"Oh, you're not allowed today," a uniformed security guard told a CNN reporter when the journalist presented his credentials. "The National Leadership Summit on PFAS scheduled is not a federal advisory committee event," Wilcox said. On Tuesday, the EPA blocked several journalists, including those from CNN and the Associated Press, from entering the venue when Scott Pruitt, the agency's chief, was speaking. CNN, the Associated Press, and E&E News all released statements Tuesday condemning the EPA's actions. CNN added in a separate statement, "We understand the importance of an open and free press and we hope the EPA does, too."

Source: CNN May 23, 2018 16:52 UTC