White House denied access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters

Reporting and findings

1. reported

   On September 18, 2026, Trump announced that CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from the White House, citing what he called 'fake news' and the outlets' reporting. He did not identify a specific false report in the announcement and threatened that other outlets could follow.

   • Associated Press: Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White HouseTrump announcement and Oval Office explanation
2. reported

   On September 19, reporters for the three organizations were denied White House entry and their credentials were confiscated, according to the affected outlets and on-scene reporting.

   • The Washington Post: CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists denied White House accessAccess denials and confiscated credentials
3. reported

   AP reported that Sherrill v. Knight requires a compelling government interest and procedural protections when the White House denies credentials after establishing press facilities. Whether the September 2026 exclusions violate that rule had not been adjudicated as of September 20, so this entry does not label the new action finally unlawful.

   • Associated Press: Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White HouseFirst Amendment context and Sherrill v. Knight standard