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The gist
Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House; a judge struck it down.
The fight now centers on Air Force One access for CNN.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico in a Truth Social post, saying he was fed up with negative coverage.
- Sep 19, 2026Journalists from the three outlets had their badges confiscated when they tried to enter the White House grounds.
- Sep 21, 2026The three news organizations sued the administration and issued a joint statement; major networks agreed to suspend pooled coverage after the White House refused to let CNN serve as pool representative.