Breitbart News lashed out at a report from The Daily Beast that it was denied a permanent Senate press pass, saying that the coverage was an effort to "smear" the publication.

"In yet another effort to smear Breitbart News, the Daily Beast rushed out an inaccurate headline about our standing with the Senate Press Gallery," Breitbart News Network Spokesman Chad Wilkinson said in a statement to The Hill Monday. "They falsely claimed that our application for a permanent membership was denied. In fact, the committee took no position either way and simply asked for additional information. "In the meantime, it has extended our temporary passes."

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BuzzFeed and The Daily Beast reported Monday that the alt-right, populist online outlet was denied permanent congressional press passes by the U.S. Senate Daily Press Gallery until it can provide more information about ties to conservative donors and organizations.

Both outlets did note that Breitbart would continue to receive temporary passes until the committee makes a final decision next month. BuzzFeed's article was titled "Breitbart Has Been Denied Permanent Congressional Press Passes — For Now," while The Daily Beast's headline read, "Breitbart Denied Capitol Hill Permanent Press Credentials."