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The gist
Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, and the outlets sued.
The fight tests whether a president can bar reporters over coverage he dislikes.
How it unfolded
- Sep 18, 2026Trump said in a social media post that he is "banning" CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately," citing "cumulative stories." At an Oval Office event he said he supports a free press but that "you need a fair and honest press."
- Sep 19, 2026Reporters from each organization were denied access to the White House.
- Sep 21, 2026CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a legal challenge in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asking the court to restore access as quickly as possible and seeking an emergency order during the litigation. CNN was removed from its White House pool duties for television networks, and ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC said they would suspend their pooled coverage.