A standoff has begun between NBC and CNN regarding presidential coverage and access.

The entities involved

• NBC →

  American television and radio network

  • A new reality show/film production is underway involving NBC, Chris Hansen, and Lance Oppenheim.Mon 03:36
  • Hosts, including Buck Sexton and Clay Travis, co-ran a discussion show in Los Angeles, discussing current events including Donald Trump and California election issues.Mon 00:29
• CNN →

  American news channel

  • Ellison is preparing to take control of CNN, while Paramount completes the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Trump hosts Xi Jinping.Mon 17:21
  • Reports detail the bureau's handling of counterterrorism cases, involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bloomberg Law, and CNN.Mon 16:46

Related events

• A standoff occurred between the President and the press corps regarding White House access, followed by reporters being allowed back on grounds.Thu 20:47
• Trump bars media access to the White House following a pattern of restrictions on critical outlets like CNN.Sep 19
• The President has banned coverage and retaliated against the MS NOW channel, CNN, and Politico.Sat 08:09
• Journalists affiliated with ABC News and CNN suspended coverage in solidarity on September 1, 2026.Sep 22
• MS NOW and NBC faced government scrutiny regarding their coverage on September 23, 2026.Wed 09:15