President Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House

On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the immediate ban of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House premises, accusing them of reporting "fiction and lies." By the morning of September 19, journalists from these outlets reported that their credentials had been deactivated by security personnel, effectively barring their access to the White House grounds.

In response to the ban, the three affected news organizations issued a joint statement on September 21, announcing they are filing an emergency lawsuit against the Trump administration. They argue that the revocation of credentials without due process violates the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of the press. The White House Correspondents' Association has also condemned the administration's actions as a breach of constitutional rights.

Following the ban, four major U.S. television networks—CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox—announced a boycott of live coverage regarding the President, signaling a broader escalation in tensions between the executive branch and the media. President Trump has since labeled these media outlets a threat to national security, stating that his actions are necessary to curb the spread of "fake news," and he has hinted that additional organizations may face similar bans in the future.