Trump defends his access restrictions while also backing an international push for tougher AI regulation.

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
• JD Vance →

  vice president of the United States since 2025

  • Trump signed a memorandum with Iran, while JD Vance planned talks and Barack Obama criticized the conflict rationale.Mon 17:03
  • Talks are underway regarding the ongoing regional crisis, intense clashes have led to renewed ceasefire talks, and it was declared that troops will remain in southern Lebanon.Mon 16:56

Related events

• The administration banned outlets from the White House press pool, causing members to publicly distance themselves.Thu 02:42
• Trump's administration banned media outlets, leading to a judge issuing a new order regarding the access dispute.Thu 17:04
• Donald Trump banned CNN from White House access.Wed 11:40
• Trump targeted Fox News with bans and suits, and banned CNN from White House access.Sat 05:41
• Trump attempted to ban CNN from the White House grounds and questioned US success in the war with Iran.Sep 22