NbcdfwSep 18, 2026 ~1 min source read

Trump says he's banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House

CNN, MS Now and Politico did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, and the outlets are likely to challenge any ban in court.

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CNN, MS Now and Politico did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, and the outlets are likely to challenge any ban in court.

CNN reported that its team remained at the White House as of Friday afternoon.

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CNN, MS Now and Politico did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The First Amendment guarantees freedom of the press, and the outlets are likely to challenge any ban in court. CNN reported that its team remained at the White House as of Friday afternoon.

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"CNN stands fully behind our White House team and their fair and accurate reporting," the network said.
We will vigorously defend our First Amendment rights against any attempt to restrict them," the post said.

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In his post announcing the ban, Trump claimed that...

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