- 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.
- Media organizations challenged White House press access following restrictions on outlets like CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.
Marco Rubio discussed executive branch policy regarding media access.
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Updated Sep 22
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Marco Rubio discussed executive branch policy regarding media access.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Marco Rubio criticized media outlets for over-relying on foreign narratives, specifically Iranian talking points.Sub-event
Rubio discussed executive branch policy regarding media access restrictions.1 source
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Media organizations challenged White House press access following restrictions on outlets like CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.Also in this story
- Stelter reported on CNN's issues, Acosta's shtick accelerated decline, and the White House is barring CNN from duties.
- The administration failed to restore hard passes to media outlets CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.
- Media organizations MS NOW, Politico, and CNN are competing for access to the White House complex.
- Various media organizations filed legal briefs and signed statements supporting outlets banned by Trump's administration.
Within Networks split over broadcasting Donald Trump's speech, with CNN declining to air it live.
The entities involved
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Marco Rubio
72nd United States Secretary of State since 2025
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CNN
American news channel
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Politico
American journalism company and news website
Related events
- The Trump administration utilized media platforms to advance its policy agenda.
- Associated Press and CNN reported on media access restrictions on September 25, 2026.
- The administration restricted media access for the president's travel, which was tied to an event at the University of Tennessee.
- MS NOW and Politico are jointly pursuing legal action against the administration regarding media access and bans.
- Abelardo de la Espriella and Marco Rubio coordinated regarding targets of the administration's scrutiny.