President Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House
President Donald Trump announced he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House.
Houston, TX, September 19, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has announced a ban on the news organizations CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House. The announcement marks a significant move impacting the press corps regularly covering the executive branch.
The specific reasons for the bans were not detailed in the announcement. The scope and duration of the prohibitions for these outlets remain unspecified. The contractor’s name or the entity responsible for enforcing these bans was not provided. The fine amount, if any, associated with violating this ban was also not provided.
This action affects the ability of journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to attend briefings and report directly from the White House grounds. Details regarding any appeals process or the specific criteria for lifting the ban were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Further information regarding the official directives and the administration’s policy on credentialing these specific news organizations is pending. The timeline for when these bans take effect was not stated.
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