Politics & Policy

President Donald Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from entering the White House, revoking their press credentials and citing their reporting as "fake news" that constitutes a national security threat. Articles The administration's decision followed a Friday announcement by Trump, who described the outlets as corrupt and purposeful, asserting that such coverage must be stopped immediately to protect national interests. In response, the three media organizations filed a joint lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia on Monday, September 21, 2026. Their legal complaint argues that the White House retaliated against them for their reporting, violated their First Amendment rights by discriminating based on viewpoint, and breached Fifth Amendment due-process rights by revoking access without notice or an opportunity to contest the decision. The dispute has already disrupted daily White House media operations, with CNN losing its slot in the television press pool rotation. Bryan Boughton, the Fox News Washington bureau chief and current TV pool chair, confirmed that CNN was excluded from covering designated presidential events. The outlets are seeking a court injunction to declare the restrictions unconstitutional and restore their access to the White House