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The gist
Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House; a judge restored access.
The fight now centers on pool duties and Air Force One.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026President Donald Trump announced he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, citing what he described as unfair coverage.
- Sep 19, 2026Reporters for the three outlets were turned away from the White House complex; CNN correspondent Julia Benbrook prepared a TV report from a street corner outside the grounds.
- Sep 20, 2026The White House removed CNN from its Monday assignment as television pool representative for the entire White House press corps.