Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump Says He Has Banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
The president cited reporting from the outlets that he deemed “fake news.” It was unclear how such a ban would be enforced or defended in court.
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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Congress
Published: Sep. 18, 2026 at 05:03 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times