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Trump bans CNN, MSNBC, Politico from White House
The gist
Trump said he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately".
The move hits three major outlets' access to daily presidential coverage.
How it unfolded
- 2025After returning to the White House, Trump extends his war on the press, censoring government data, attempting to dismantle US public broadcasters and suing disfavored outlets.
- 2026The US ranks 64/180 with a score of 62.61 in the RSF Press Freedom Index, down from 57/180 and 65.487 in 2025.
- recentlyTrump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately," and warns that "other media will follow them."