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Trump Bars CNN, MSNBC, Politico From White House Grounds

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds on September 18, 2026.
The administration seized their hard-pass credentials, preventing entry when reporters arrived.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued in federal court on September 21, 2026, seeking a temporary restraining order.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly scheduled a hearing for September 23, 2026.
Major TV networks suspended White House pool coverage, leaving no footage of Trump’s events.

History

Historical Context

In 1971 the Supreme Court rejected President Richard Nixon’s request for prior restraint, issuing a 6-3 ruling on June 30 that let the New York Times and Washington Post publish the Pentagon Papers. Trump’s September 18 2026 order barring CNN, MSNBC and Politico from the White House revives that clash between executive security claims and First-Amendment press freedoms.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds on September 18, 2026.
The administration seized their hard-pass credentials, preventing entry when reporters arrived.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued in federal court on September 21, 2026, seeking a temporary restraining order.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly scheduled a hearing for September 23, 2026.
Major TV networks suspended White House pool coverage, leaving no footage of Trump’s events.

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