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

Reporting cited here

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.

   Trump announcement and Oval Office explanation

   White House denied access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters · Reporters were denied entry and credentials were confiscated

2. 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.

   First Amendment context and Sherrill v. Knight standard

   White House denied access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters · Reporters were denied entry and credentials were confiscated