Watch: Trump says ban on some news outlets is 'because they're fake news'

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President Trump announced on Friday that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are banned from covering events at the White House, claiming they are "fake news" and "dishonest." The specifics of how this ban will be enforced remain unclear. This move reflects a continued tension between the administration and certain media outlets over perceived bias and accuracy in reporting.

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On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on several news outlets from entering the White House, including CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico. In a social media post on his platform Truth Social, Trump accused these outlets of reporting "fiction and lies" when covering the U.S. government. The decision sparked legal action with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filing lawsuits arguing their First Amendment rights were violated. A federal court temporarily blocked the ban but it remains contentious, with the Justice Department petitioning for its reinstatement on October 3rd. This move escalates long-standing tensions between Trump and major media outlets, raising significant concerns over freedom of the press in the United States.

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