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White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip

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Sep 26, 2026

3 articles|3 sources
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Al Jazeera17h ago

White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip

The White House has barred CNN from flying on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump's upcoming trip to Knoxville, Tennessee. Real America's Voice News, a conservative outlet, will replace CNN for this assignment, marking the latest media restriction amid escalating tensions between the President and US media. This follows a previous White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds, which was met with a lawsuit from the barred outlets alleging First Amendment violations. A US District Judge temporarily blocked the White House ban on press passes, stating the government lacked factual support for its national security claims. However, this ruling did not directly address pool duties or Air Force One access. Other major television networks, including Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC, declined to participate in the press pool in solidarity with CNN.

MeasuredFactual5 sources
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South China Morning Post18h ago

CNN blocked from Trump’s trip as White House signals new media curb

The White House has excluded CNN from traveling on Air Force One with President Donald Trump for his trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, on Saturday. Real America’s Voice News, a conservative network, will take CNN's place for the trip, which includes attending a college football game. This decision marks the latest media restriction from the administration amid an ongoing dispute. The exclusion follows a recent court ruling that temporarily lifted a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds, though the judge's decision did not directly address Air Force One access or pool duties. Lawyers for the news organizations believe the court ruling should encompass pool access.

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The Guardian - World News19h ago

White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media

The White House has barred CNN from traveling on Air Force One to Tennessee with President Trump for a college football game, hindering its press pool duties. This exclusion, confirmed by CNN and reported by the Washington Post, follows a recent revocation of White House access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico due to unfavorable reporting. The White House press pool had previously suspended video coverage in protest of these actions. A lawsuit filed by CNN, MS Now, and Politico argued the ban violated the First Amendment, though the Department of Justice cited national security concerns. A US district judge ordered the administration to restore their access, but CNN and an MS Now reporter were later blocked from covering a state dinner.

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Key Claims

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CNN has been barred from flying on Air Force One to cover President Donald Trump.

— White House

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Real America’s Voice News replaced CNN on Air Force One for the president’s trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.

— White House guidance

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Trump previously banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds.

— Trump

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A US District Judge temporarily struck down the ban on White House press access, stating the government's argument lacked factual support.

— US District Judge Timothy Kelly

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CNN was blocked from traveling on Air Force One for President Trump's trip to Knoxville, Tennessee.

— White House

Sep 24, 2026

2 articles|1 sources
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Legal & Judicial(2)
Al Jazeera2d ago

Media outlets access to White House restored after a chaotic few hours

A federal judge ordered the White House to immediately restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after President Trump had banned them. The judge ruled that the ban was likely unconstitutional and violated due process, issuing a temporary restraining order. Despite the order, journalists from the three outlets were initially blocked from entering the White House for several hours on Thursday. The outlets had sued, arguing the ban violated their First Amendment rights due to the content of their reporting. The White House eventually reinstated their access after the judge's decision, which came amidst ongoing confrontations over press freedom.

MeasuredFactual3 sources
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Al Jazeera2d ago

US judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico

A US judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. US District Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary restraining order, stating the outlets were likely to succeed in their claim that the ban violated their due process rights. The judge found that the outlets were stripped of their credentials without proper procedure and would suffer irreparable harm without access. Kelly, a Trump appointee, rejected the administration's national security argument, finding it lacked factual support. The ruling orders the administration to immediately restore the outlets' White House access for 14 days pending further court proceedings.

MeasuredFactual2 sources
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Key Claims

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A US federal judge ordered the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate and restore' access for three news outlets.

— US federal judge

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The White House reinstated journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after a federal judge deemed the ban likely unconstitutional.

— White House

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Judge Tim Kelly issued a temporary restraining order, likely to succeed in showing press passes were revoked without due process.

— US District Judge Tim Kelly

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President Trump banned the outlets, stating they reported 'FICTION and LIES' about him.

— US President Donald Trump

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The outlets argued the ban violated the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

— CNN, MS NOW, Politico

Sep 23, 2026

1 articles|1 sources
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Legal & Judicial(1)
Al Jazeera3d ago

Trump administration to defend its ban of major news outlets in court

The Trump administration is defending its decision to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in a court filing ahead of a hearing on Wednesday. Justice Department lawyers argue that the president has broad authority to control access to the White House complex and that the outlets' reporting raised national security concerns. The administration claims these outlets failed to meet standards of professionalism and decorum, citing specific reports about a White House bunker, Iran war impact on munitions, and Secret Service security improvements as examples of publishing sensitive or classified information. The three news organizations sued on Monday to have their access restored, and a federal judge in Washington, DC, will hear the case.

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Key Claims

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The Trump administration is defending its ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds in court.

— Trump administration

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The administration argues the president has broad authority to determine journalist access to the White House.

— Trump administration

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The administration claims the outlets' reporting raised national security concerns.

— Trump administration

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Access to the White House is a privilege, not a right.

— Justice Department lawyers

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The White House press office alleged the outlets' coverage involved 'trafficking in verifiable falsehoods about national security'.

— White House press office

Sep 22, 2026

4 articles|3 sources
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Political Strategy(4)
The Guardian - World News4d ago

First Thing: News outlets suspend coverage of Trump in escalating media access row

Major US television news outlets are suspending video coverage of President Trump following the administration's ban of journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House. Trump cited "purposely negative stories" as the reason for the ban. CNN, MS Now, and Politico are filing a lawsuit to challenge the ban, asserting their First Amendment rights. In other news, Paramount reached a settlement with California and other states regarding its proposed merger with Warner Bros Discovery. President Trump is expected to discuss confronting global problems at the UN, though an analysis suggests his speech may not be uplifting.

MeasuredFactual4 sources
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BBC News - World4d ago

Major US outlets boycott shared Trump coverage in protest at media ban

Major US television networks suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump on Monday in protest after CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were banned from the White House. The ban, announced by Trump on Friday, followed his accusation that these organizations published "fiction or lies" about his administration. The affected outlets stated their reporters were denied access on Saturday and announced they would sue the Trump administration to "defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports." In response, the White House launched its own streaming channel, "Trump TV." Several other news organizations also refused to participate in pooled coverage or share images from Trump events, leading to a lack of network TV footage for key presidential activities.

MeasuredFactual3 sources
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Al Jazeera4d ago

Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting

President Trump met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence. This meeting occurred one day prior to President Trump's scheduled address at the UN General Assembly. During their meeting, Mayor Mamdani challenged President Trump regarding a White House press ban. The article does not provide further details on the nature of the ban or the specifics of Mamdani's challenge. The meeting's purpose, beyond Mamdani's challenge, is not elaborated upon.

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Key Claims

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Major US television news outlets agreed to suspend their video coverage of Donald Trump after the administration banned journalists from several outlets from entering the White House.

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The president abruptly announced his ban against CNN, MS Now and Politico, saying he had had enough of 'purposely negative stories' about him.

— Donald Trump

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A lawsuit seeks a temporary restraining order that would immediately lift the ban against CNN, MS Now and Politico.

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Paramount has reached a settlement with California and several other states that sued over its proposed $81bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD).

— California attorney general

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Major US television networks suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump in response to CNN, Politico and MS NOW being barred from the White House.

Sep 21, 2026

3 articles|3 sources
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Legal & Judicial(2)
The Guardian - World News5d 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.

MeasuredFactual1 source
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BBC News - World5d 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."

MeasuredFactual3 sources
Negative
Political Strategy(1)
South China Morning Post5d ago

US TV networks refuse White House pool duties after Trump bans CNN, MS Now, Politico

The White House TV pool will not cover President Trump's events during his New York trip, according to a report by CNBC. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by three media outlets against the administration over a White House ban. CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins shared an email from the current TV pool chair stating that the pool would cease covering designated presidential events. CNN, originally scheduled to travel with Trump to New York, was removed from the roster. The email cited the White House's decision to prevent CNN from fulfilling its pool duties as the reason for the cancellation, with no replacement pool to be established.

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Key Claims

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The White House TV pool decided not to cover events during President Trump's trip to New York.

— CNBC

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The decision was made after three media outlets sued the president and his administration over a White House ban.

— CNBC

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An email from Bryan Boughton, the TV pool chair, stated the TV pool will not be covering designated pool events.

— Kaitlan Collins (CNN reporter)

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CNN was removed from the roster to travel with Trump to New York.

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The White House decision to prevent CNN from fulfilling its duties was cited as the reason for cancelling the TV pool.

— Bryan Boughton (TV pool chair)

Sep 20, 2026

1 articles|1 sources
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Al Jazeera6d ago

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, 2026

1 articles|1 sources
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The Guardian - World NewsSep 19

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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Key Claims

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Journalists from MS Now, CNN, and Politico were denied access to White House grounds on Saturday morning.

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Donald Trump stated on Truth Social he would order the removal of these news outlets for 'constant "reporting" FAKE NEWS!'

— Donald Trump

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MS Now, CNN, and Politico stated their First Amendment rights were violated by the ban.

— MS Now, CNN, Politico

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The White House Correspondents' Association condemned the move, stating the Constitution protects press freedom from government interference.

— White House Correspondents' Association

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Trump is considering banning more news outlets.

— Donald Trump

Sep 18, 2026

1 articles|1 sources
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BBC News - WorldSep 18

Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news'

President Trump announced on Friday that he is immediately banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. He stated that the reason for this ban is because he considers these news outlets to be "fake news." The article does not provide further details on the specific criteria used to determine which outlets are considered "fake news" or the exact nature of the ban beyond their exclusion from the White House.

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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