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CNN, Politico, MS NOW to sue Trump administration over White House ban

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Sep 21 Evening

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Legal & Judicial(3)
Al Jazeera8h ago

CNN, Politico, MS NOW to sue Trump administration over White House ban

CNN, Politico, and MS NOW announced their intention to sue the Trump administration after their journalists were banned from White House grounds and had their press credentials revoked. The outlets stated in a joint statement that the ban was imposed "without notice or process" because the administration "objected to our reporting." They believe this action threatens press freedom and the public's right to independent journalism. The lawsuit, to be filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia, aims to protect First Amendment rights. President Trump stated the ban targets "fake news," which he described as a threat to national security, and not the free press, which he claims to cherish.

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The Guardian - World News9h ago

CNN, MS Now and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House ban – live

CNN, MS Now, and Politico are suing the Trump administration to protect their First Amendment rights. This legal action follows the administration's decision to ban these news outlets from White House grounds. The article also reports that the United States has refused to issue visas for members of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including his communications team, for their upcoming trip to the UN General Assembly. This refusal comes as Pezeshkian is set to be the highest-ranking Iranian official to visit the U.S. since the start of the Middle East war.

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BBC News - World9h ago

CNN, MS NOW and Politico to file lawsuit against Trump's White House ban

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration's White House ban on their access. The media outlets state they are defending the principle that the government should not dictate press reporting. The ban, announced last week, was attributed by President Trump to "cumulative stories over the last few years," and he suggested other outlets might face similar restrictions. CNN, a member of the White House press pool, was scheduled to cover Trump's UN General Assembly trip but was replaced. The White House had previously taken control of the press pool and barred AP reporters from certain spaces due to their use of the term "Gulf of Mexico."

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Key Claims

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CNN, Politico, and MS NOW intend to sue the Trump administration over a White House ban.

— CNN, Politico, MS NOW

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The outlets stated the lawsuit aims to protect First Amendment rights and the principle that the government does not decide press reporting.

— CNN, Politico, MS NOW

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The White House revoked journalists' credentials without notice or process because it objected to their reporting.

— CNN, Politico, MS NOW

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Trump stated the ban targets 'fake news' which he described as a 'threat to our National Security'.

— Donald Trump

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Trump claimed the 'fake news' has grown like 'Cancer' and is 'corrupt, purposeful, pervasive, fully coordinated, and totally out of control'.

— Donald Trump

Sep 20 Morning

1 articles|1 sources
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Al JazeeraYesterday

Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban

Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have been denied access to the White House. This action follows a ban imposed on these three news outlets by Donald Trump. The specific date of the ban and the exact reasons for Trump's decision are not detailed in the provided content. However, the consequence is that reporters from these organizations are now unable to enter the White House premises.

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Key Claims

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Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied White House access.

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Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House.

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The ban resulted in reporters being locked out of the White House.

Sep 19 Evening

5 articles|4 sources
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BBC News - World2d ago

Journalists denied White House access after Trump banned some media outlets

White House press credentials for reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were confiscated, preventing them from accessing the White House. A Secret Service agent informed a CNN reporter her badge was deactivated, and a Politico reporter was denied entry and had her pass revoked. The affected media outlets have condemned the decision, asserting it infringes upon their constitutional rights to free speech and a free press. While President Trump did not cite specific reporting, he stated the action was due to "cumulative stories over the last few years." The outlets have vowed to defend their First Amendment rights and the role of independent journalism.

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Al Jazeera2d ago

A ‘ban on the free press’: White House bars journalists from three outlets

On September 19, 2026, journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were denied access to the White House, with their press credentials deactivated or confiscated. This action followed President Donald Trump's announcement that these three news organizations would be barred from the White House, citing their reporting as "fake news." Reporters from CNN and MS NOW confirmed they were turned away, and Politico stated their reporter was denied entry and had her access pass confiscated. The White House Correspondents' Association noted Trump himself described the action as a "ban on the free press." Press freedom advocates and legal experts have raised concerns about potential First Amendment violations, referencing a 1977 federal appeals court ruling regarding arbitrary denial of access to credentialed journalists.

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The Guardian - World News2d ago

MS Now, CNN and Politico say their reporters have been denied access to White House

Journalists from MS Now, CNN, and Politico were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday, a day after President Trump announced he would ban them. Trump stated his decision was due to "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" and that he was "sick of it," though he did not cite specific infractions. Reporters from the three organizations reported their White House press passes were confiscated. The outlets and press freedom advocates condemned the move, asserting it violates First Amendment rights and the public's right to independent journalism. The White House Correspondents' Association also denounced the ban, emphasizing that press freedom protections do not depend on a president's approval of coverage.

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Legal & Judicial(2)
BBC News - World2d ago

Trump escalates media fight after week of setbacks

President Trump has escalated his conflict with the news media following a week of setbacks, including the Federal Reserve raising interest rates against his wishes and a judge ordering his administration to provide 30 days' notice before altering the Kennedy Center. These events, coupled with record-low approval ratings, indicate political challenges for the president. Trump's latest actions against three news outlets raise legal questions regarding the First Amendment's protection of press freedom. The targeted outlets intend to sue, challenging the unprecedented move which follows previous instances of the administration limiting media access, such as revoking Jim Acosta's credentials and temporarily suspending other reporters' passes, actions that were later blocked by courts.

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South China Morning Post2d ago

White House bars CNN, MS Now and Politico reporters after Trump ban

The White House on Saturday revoked press credentials for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico, implementing a ban announced by President Donald Trump. The news outlets reported their reporters had their press passes confiscated when attempting to access the White House grounds. These organizations have indicated they may challenge the ban, asserting it violates the First Amendment's protections for free speech and a free press. CNN described the action as an "illegal assault" on its right to conduct journalism without government interference, while MS Now and Politico stated their intention to defend their First Amendment rights and the role of independent journalism. President Trump had previously accused these outlets of reporting "FAKE NEWS" and "FICTION and LIES" in their coverage of him.

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Key Claims

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CNN reporter Betsy Klein had her White House access badge deactivated.

— CNN

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Politico reporter Cheyenne Haslett was denied entry and had her pass revoked.

— Politico

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The affected media outlets accuse Trump of violating their constitutional rights to free speech and press.

— CNN, Politico, MS NOW

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Trump stated the decision was due to 'cumulative stories over the last few years'.

— Trump

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MS NOW stated the White House 'belongs to the American people' and is funded by tax dollars.

— MS NOW

Sep 19 Morning

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Al Jazeera2d ago

Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House?

President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform, Truth Social, that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are banned from the White House, citing "reporting FAKE NEWS!" as the reason. Trump accused these outlets of consistently writing or reporting fiction or lies about his administration and stated that others might follow. He also suggested the ban was due to the outlets "purposely writ[ing] negative news" and seeking to "diminish the Republicans and a Republican administration." CNN denounced the move, asserting their right to report without government interference and calling a ban an "illegal assault" on constitutional rights.

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Key Claims

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President Donald Trump announced that several media outlets would be banned from the White House.

— Donald Trump

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The ban was announced on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, citing 'reporting FAKE NEWS!' as the reason.

— Donald Trump

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CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were banned from reporting from the White House.

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CNN denounced the move, stating it would be an illegal assault on constitutionally protected rights.

— CNN spokesperson

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Trump stated the outlets 'purposely write negative news' and seek to 'diminish the Republicans and a Republican administration.'

— Donald Trump

Sep 18 Evening

5 articles|4 sources
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The Guardian - World News3d ago

Trump bans CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House

President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, citing their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" He announced this decision on his Truth Social platform, stating that other outlets could face similar bans. Trump believes media outlets should not report "FICTION and LIES" when covering the President or the United States. This action is part of what the article describes as an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media during his second term. The article also mentions previous instances, such as the Associated Press being banned from certain events and the Pentagon's attempted press policy that was later ruled unconstitutional.

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Al Jazeera3d ago

Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House for ‘fake news’

President Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House. Trump stated on social media that the ban is a result of what he described as their "constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!" He expressed his belief that media outlets should not report "fiction and lies" when covering the President, the Trump Administration, or the United States. The article notes that such bans may face challenges due to the First Amendment, which protects against government restriction of access. Previous presidents have also expressed anger at press coverage, but attempts to ban journalists from the White House have historically been considered unfavorable.

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South China Morning Post3d ago

Trump says he is banning CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is banning CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. Trump stated the ban is due to the outlets allegedly "reporting FAKE NEWS" and writing "FICTION and LIES" when covering the President, his administration, or the United States. This action is expected to face legal challenges regarding the First Amendment's guarantees of free speech and a free press. The President has a history of urging broadcasters to drop programs he dislikes and has called on the FCC to strip licenses from stations criticizing his administration. Previously, Trump banned the Associated Press from his press pool for not adopting his preferred name for the Gulf of Mexico.

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Key Claims

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US president announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

— US president

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The ban is because the news outlets are 'fake news'.

— US president

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The ban is 'immediate'.

— US president

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Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House.

— Donald Trump

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Trump stated the ban is for 'reporting FAKE NEWS'.

— Donald Trump