Trump ends press blacklist

After banning news organizations he deemed unfair to him, Donald Trump has decided to end his press blacklist, CNN reports. The Washington Post, Politico, BuzzFeed, and other blacklisted organizations will all have their press credentials restored effective Thursday.

"I figure they can't treat me any worse!" Trump said in a statement provided to CNN. Mike Pence had promised five weeks ago to look into the issue.

Both candidates have been criticized for their poor relationship with the press; on Monday, Hillary Clinton held her first press conference in 275 days.

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