CNN, MS NOW And Politico Sue Trump Over White House Access Ban
On Monday, September 21, 2026, CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued President Donald Trump alleging the administration unlawfully revoked their White House press access in violation of the First Amendment.[1]
The complaint asks the court for immediate relief, and a hearing is set for Wednesday, September 23, 2026.[1] The suit follows the administration's decision to remove CNN and other major broadcasters from the pool coverage list for Trump's departure from the White House and his U.N. visit.[1]
Multiple major outlets responded by suspending use of White House pool media in protest of the access revocations.[1] At issue in the litigation is whether the government can exclude particular news organizations from official coverage without running afoul of the First Amendment.
The court's expedited schedule means a decision could come quickly and affect which outlets can cover presidential events in the near term.
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- On Monday, September 21, 2026 (implied day before story), CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against President Trump alleging First Amendment violations over revoked White House access.
- The lawsuit follows the administration’s decision to remove CNN and other major broadcasters from the pool coverage list for Trump’s departure from the White House and his U.N. visit.
- A court hearing in the case is set for Wednesday, September 23, 2026, and multiple major outlets have suspended use of White House pool media in response.
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