- Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.
- Donald Trump banned CNN and MS NOW from the White House, with former Fox News host Hegseth backing the decision.
- The White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the premises, while CBS promoted Margaret Brennan's interview.
- A lawsuit has been filed concerning denied White House access involving Donald Trump, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
Donald Trump used the presidential platform to ban MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from accessing the White House.
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What happened
Donald Trump used the presidential platform to ban MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from accessing the White House.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump banned media outlets for reporting lies; Leavitt ran the White House press office.1 source
- The Trump administration is actively expelling and targeting organizations like MS NOW, Politico, and CNN from press briefings.Sub-event
- President Trump banned media organizations from the White House, while Bill Pulte gained rare access to pitch policy ideas.Sub-event
Trump criticized media coverage and banned access for outlets including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico during a state visit.1 source
Trump bans three media outlets from the White House and references talks with Xi Jinping.1 source
Trump cited Thomas Jefferson's views on the press as precedent for banning outlets from White House access.1 source
Jim Acosta was targeted as MS NOW and CNN face political banning attempts.1 source
Trump banned three media outlets from the White House; Maddow was interviewed by Jon Lovett.1 source
Show 5 earlier steps
Trump banned three specific media outlets from White House access.1 source
Trump accused MS NOW and CNN of treasonous reporting, citing Jeffries and Schumer as examples.1 source
JD Vance commented on the access decisions, and NBC News reported on the bans.1 source
The ban on media outlets led to lawsuits supported by Reuters, NYT, AP, and USA Today.1 source
Students are discussing the implications of presidential pressure on media following the bans.1 source
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Part of
A lawsuit has been filed concerning denied White House access involving Donald Trump, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.Also in this story
- A standoff occurred between the President and the press corps regarding White House access, followed by reporters being allowed back on grounds.
- Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access, while a judge ordered CNN's access restored.
- The administration banned access to media outlets, and a judge subsequently ordered the reinstatement of that access.
- The due process case concerning the Trump administration's ban on media outlets has seen the appointment of Timothy Kelly to hear the matter.
Within Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.
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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MS NOW
American television news channel
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CNN
American news channel
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Politico
American journalism company and news website
Related events
- Donald Trump banned CNN from White House access.
- Donald Trump announced bans on Politico, MS NOW, and CNN from the White House, while Jake Tapper drew parallels between Trump and Barack Obama.
- Trump banned CNN and Politico from the White House amid a broader debate on press policy involving Biden and Obama.
- Donald Trump banned CNN and other media outlets on September 21, 2026.
- Trump targeted Fox News with bans and suits, and banned CNN from White House access.
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