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Trump administration restricts White House media access

President Trump announces bans on major outlets including CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House citing fake news, prompting immediate coverage and expected legal challenges.

16 stories2235 sourcesUpdated Sep 25, 2026

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Sep 18, 2026
President Trump announces bans on CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House for alleged fake news.
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Sep 18, 2026
Announcements posted on Truth Social describe the media restrictions as immediate.
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Sep 20, 2026
Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House.
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Sep 21, 2026
Three news outlets sue over White House media ban.
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Politics

Pope Leo Welcomes Journalists Amid Trump Media Fight

Pope Leo XIV told a CNN reporter on a Paris flight journalists are welcome to cover him, days after a judge blocked a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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Politics

White House TV Pool Resumes After Judge Orders CNN Access Restored

Reporters turned away Thursday morning were let back at noon under a 14-day order; some CNN and MS NOW journalists were still blocked from Xi's state dinner that night. The TV pool resumed Friday.

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Trump to Address UN General Assembly Amid Iran and Ukraine Tensions

President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly amid rising tensions over Iran, with global leaders gathering for a packed week of talks and extensive live coverage. Reports also note White House media restrictions shaping the narrative around the event, reflecting a tightly controlled environment for the address.

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Politics

White House Launches Trump TV Stream After Barring Three Outlets

In response to President Donald Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, major U.S. networks refused to replace CNN in the White House pool, suspending pooled coverage and emphasizing the public's right to independent government reporting. The move coincides with a unified network statement defending press access, CNN-led lawsuits, and ongoing disputes over White House restrictions on media outlets.

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Politics

Trump, Mamdani plan Gracie Mansion meeting

President Trump and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, at Gracie Mansion, their first meeting on the mayor's home turf and third overall.

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Politics

Trump-CNN Clash Escalates Amid Press Access Fight

President Donald Trump clashs with CNN at the United Nations as he repeats a White House ban on the network and other outlets, while reporters with UN credentials note the ban does not apply at the UN and pursue ongoing lawsuits over First Amendment and due process claims. He defends the ban and asserts progress on foreign-policy issues, but the publicized exchanges highlight a continuing confrontation with major media as the UN visit unfolds.

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Politics

Trump Announces CNN, MSNOW, Politico White House Ban

Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House effective immediately on Sept. 18, 2026, accusing them of constant fake news.

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Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

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Politics

Three News Outlets Sue Over White House Ban

CNN, Politico and MS NOW filed suit in D.C. federal court after the White House revoked their press credentials and turned journalists away Saturday.

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Politics

Judges Strike Down Trump Education Policies

A Rhode Island judge permanently blocked a Trump-era rule that would have restricted immigrants’ access to federal programs, while Massachusetts and federal courts found the administration’s anti-DEI directives unlawful, including actions that cut about $600 million in teacher-training grants. Together, these rulings void or vacate the DEI-related grant cuts and challenge the legality and process of the Trump-era policy changes.

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Environment

Eight states sue Trump administration over $1.4 billion offshore wind buyouts

California and New York, with seven other states, sued the Trump administration on Sept. 22, 2026, over $1.4 billion Invenergy and Bluepoint Wind offshore lease buyouts.

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Politics

Mamdani Tells Trump All Journalists Welcome at New York Events

Mamdani told Trump at Gracie Mansion all journalists are welcome at New York events after the White House barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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Lifestyle

Three News Outlets Sue Trump Over Access

A wave of interest in analog hobbies is rising among younger generations, boosting Michaels sales and drawing mainstream attention to activities like sewing, birdwatching, puzzles, and gardening as digital tools support learning. The batch of stories also spans a colorful mix of culture and news—from a Newcastle street-paint incident and high-profile AI-driven sports recruiting to a cruise-line weekend promo and a First/Fifth Amendment press-freedom lawsuit involving the White House and Trump.

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Politics

Trump Opens White House Helipad Amid Media Boycott

ABC, CBS, CNN and Fox jointly refused pool audio as Trump cut a gold-scissors ribbon on a new White House helipad Sept. 21, 2026, after barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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Politics

Trump bans CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House

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CNN MSNBC and Politico sue White House over media ban

CNN, MS Now and Politico sued on September 21, 2026, over Trump’s immediate White House press ban as networks refused to fill CNN’s TV pool slot.

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