The Trump administration banned access to certain media outlets while also using music without permission involving Beyoncé and Ariana Grande.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• 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
• Beyoncé →

  American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer (born 1981)

  • Music figures including Hit-Boy, Beyoncé, and David Kushner collaborated on the album 'By Any Means'.Wed 18:46
  • Tay Keith's legacy is honored in Memphis as the Memphis Public Libraries name a production room after him, alongside new music collaborations.Wed 17:20

Related events

• The administration is limiting special access to the White House due to perceived propaganda.Sep 21
• An administration ban sparked conflict with media outlets on September 22, 2026.Sep 23
• The administration ordered the restoration of media access for CNN, which had previously been restricted by the administration.Thu 06:54
• The administration restricted media access for the president's travel, which was tied to an event at the University of Tennessee.Sat 03:48
• The administration banned access to media outlets, and a judge subsequently ordered the reinstatement of that access.Thu 08:13