- Trump's administration seeks to control the information shared with the House of Representatives.
- The administration proposed guidelines for federal workers while simultaneously seeking greater control over information flow.
- The administration, involving the Pentagon, is proposing strict rules for journalists and monitoring media organizations to control information leaks.
- The administration is seeking to restrict press coverage as of September 15, 2026.
Donald Trump's administration demanded full divestiture of CNN and CBS News and blocked access to the White House.
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Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Donald Trump's administration demanded full divestiture of CNN and CBS News and blocked access to the White House.
Who's involved
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Part of
The administration is seeking to restrict press coverage as of September 15, 2026.Also in this story
- Trump's administration banned news outlets from White House press conferences, citing constitutional violations.
- Trump views outlets as potential targets of bans, with Stephanie Grisham serving as press secretary during the tenure.
Within Trump's administration seeks to control the information shared with the House of Representatives.
The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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CNN
American news channel
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CBS News
news division of the American television and radio service CBS
Related events
- Paramount and WBD are facing an antitrust lawsuit from states while seeking to complete a $111 billion acquisition involving CNN and CBS News.
- The corporate drama surrounding the acquisition of CNN and CBS News is ongoing, with states seeking settlements and operational changes being proposed.
- Donald Trump revoked media access for CNN while the Paramount deal impacts CNN's future operations.
- Media organizations MS NOW, Politico, and CNN are competing for access to the White House complex.
- The Biden administration has restricted press access rules, prompting political commentary and challenges from figures like Steve Scalise.