Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico access
The gist
A judge blocked Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering their press credentials restored.
The 14-day order tests whether the White House can bar reporters over coverage.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026Trump announced on Truth Social a ban barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds, accusing them of "reporting FAKE NEWS" and writing "FICTION and LIES."
- Sep 19, 2026Reporters from the three outlets were denied access and had their badges seized or deactivated when attempting to enter the White House.
- Sep 21, 2026For a third consecutive day the White House barred journalists from CNN, Politico and MS NOW from entering the presidential compound; CNN was dropped from covering the president's trip to New York, and the five major US television networks said no other network would step in.