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  1. Fox News and CNN are competing for viewership, while the media landscape is also referenced through the historical context of Ed Sullivan and Kennedy.
  2. Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.
  3. Donald Trump banned CNN and MS NOW from the White House, with former Fox News host Hegseth backing the decision.
  4. The White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the premises, while CBS promoted Margaret Brennan's interview.

Lawsuits Filed Over Presidential Access Bans for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico

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What happened

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President Donald Trump announced restrictions on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on September 18, 2026. The three organizations subsequently filed a lawsuit on September 21, alleging violations of First Amendment protections regarding their access to the White House. The administration is now defending its actions, with the Department of Justice arguing against long-standing access rulings in court.

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Why it matters

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The dispute centers on the scope of press access and the President's executive actions regarding media coverage. The legal challenge tests the operational protocols governing press access to the White House.

The White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the premises, while CBS promoted Margaret Brennan's interview.

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Who's involved

  • Donald TrumpPresident of the United States whose executive actions are challenged regarding media access.
  • CNNAmerican news channel whose access to the White House was revoked.
  • MS NOWAmerican television news channel involved in litigation over access.
  • PoliticoAmerican journalism company involved in litigation over access.
  • White HouseThe executive office whose access protocols are under legal scrutiny.

How it developed

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  1. Raddatz challenged the administration's access ban.1 source
  2. A standoff occurred between the President and the press corps regarding White House access, followed by reporters being allowed back on grounds.Sub-event
  3. Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access, while a judge ordered CNN's access restored.Sub-event
  4. The administration banned access to media outlets, and a judge subsequently ordered the reinstatement of that access.Sub-event
  5. The due process case concerning the Trump administration's ban on media outlets has seen the appointment of Timothy Kelly to hear the matter.Sub-event
  6. Trump filed a lawsuit in Iowa, which will proceed to the Iowa Supreme Court, following bans on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.Sub-event
  7. Donald Trump used the presidential platform to ban MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from accessing the White House.Sub-event
  8. MS NOW and Politico are jointly pursuing legal action against the administration regarding media access and bans.Sub-event
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  1. DOJ argues against long-standing access ruling in lawsuits filed over access restrictions.1 source
  2. Lawsuit filed against Trump administration.1 source
  3. Trump administration bans CNN and Politico from White House access, and Trump criticizes the assigned judge.Sub-event
  4. Trump attempts to ban critical news outlets; Neomi Rao joined the majority opinion.1 source
  5. Lawsuits were filed over access bans, with Secret Service confiscating passes at White House gates.1 source
  6. Lawsuit filed regarding Trump administration's denial of White House press access.1 source
  7. Networks filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after the administration barred CNN and other outlets from covering President's events.Sub-event
  8. Scaramucci defends Trump amid media lawsuits over White House access.1 source
  9. Lawsuits filed over revoked White House press access, citing past targeting of reporters.1 source
  10. Lawsuit filed over denied White House access for media organizations.1 source

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