Trump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House

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Posted Sep 18, 2026, 08:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-09-18-2030

Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, accusing them of spreading lies and prompting questions over potential legal challenges.

Donald Trump has announced a decision to bar reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, publicly labelling the news organizations as "fake" and accusing them of broadcasting "fiction and lies."

The announcement immediately raised questions regarding its feasibility and legal enforceability. Analysts observed that it is unclear whether a president holds the authority to unilaterally execute such a prohibition, particularly without an active White House press secretary in place.

Legal scholars and media observers anticipate that the move could face immediate litigation in federal court, as press freedom advocates and media organizations prepare to challenge the restriction.

Sources: Bloomberg

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