Trump Escalates Media Fight With White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW
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- The Hillseen 19 Sept, 21:19headline rewritten
CNN, MS NOW say their journalists have been denied access to the White HouseCNN, MS NOW, Politico say their journalists have been denied access to the White House - The Hillseen 19 Sept, 21:19headline rewritten
Live updates: CNN, MS NOW say journalists were denied from White House grounds; AI companies hit with new lawsuitLive updates: CNN, MS NOW, Politico say journalists were denied from White House grounds; AI companies hit with new lawsuit - Bloomberg Politicsseen 19 Sept, 21:19description edited
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MS NOW and CNN said its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday after President Donald Trump said he would bar the cable news networks, along with Politico.MS NOW, CNN and Politico said their journalists were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday after President Donald Trump said he would bar the outlets.
- Die Zeit (Germany)seen 19 Sept, 21:19description edited
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Ein Kameramann und ein Fotograf des TV-Senders MS NOW sind vom Wachdienst abgewiesen worden. US-Präsident Trump will kritische Medien nicht mehr ins Weiße Haus lassen.Zwei Journalistinnen der TV-Sender CNN und MS NOW sind vom Wachdienst abgewiesen worden. US-Präsident Trump will kritische Medien nicht mehr ins Weiße Haus lassen.
- The Guardian Worldseen 19 Sept, 21:19headline rewritten
MS Now and CNN say their reporters were denied access to White House after Trump media banMS Now, CNN and Politico say reporters have been denied access to White House - Der Spiegel (Germany)seen 19 Sept, 21:19headline rewritten
Donald Trump: Weißes Haus verwehrt Fernsehjournalisten von MS NOW den ZugangWeißes Haus und die Pressefreiheit: Donald Trump verwehrt MS NOW Zugang - El País (Spain)seen 19 Sept, 21:19description edited
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La prohibición de acceso a CNN, MS NOW y Politico ha entrado en vigor este sábado: el Servicio Secreto ha denegado el acceso al recinto a los reporteros y les ha confiscado la credencial de prensaLa prohibición de acceso a CNN, MS NOW y ‘Politico’ ha entrado en vigor este sábado: el Servicio Secreto ha denegado el acceso al recinto a los reporteros y les ha confiscado la credencial de prensa
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Fri, 18 September 2026
60 reports- Bloomberg Politics19:13first to report
President Donald Trump said he would ban cable news outlets CNN and MS NOW as well as online publication Politico from the White House, a move that strikes at the heart of First Amendment protections for the news media.
- La Repubblica (Italy)19:18
Vietato l’accesso alle tre testate “per aver riportato con costanza fake news”. E l’editore del Nyt lo attacca
- sandiegouniontribune.com19:19
President Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
- Le Monde (France)19:22
D’autres médias, que le président américain qualifie de « propagateurs de fausses informations », seront éventuellement concernés, a-t-il prévenu.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)19:24
Donald Trump hat angekündigt zwei Fernsehsender und ein Nachrichtenportal den Zutritt zum Weißen Haus zu verweigern. Der Grund: angebliche »Fake News«.
- El País (Spain)19:24
El presidente de Estados Unidos lanza una amenaza que supone una escalada en sus ataques a la libertad de prensa y que promete acabar impugnada en los tribunales
- ABC News (Australia)19:28
Cable networks CNN and MS NOW and newsletter publisher Politico have been banned from the White House, effective immediately, with more to follow, US President Donald Trump says.
- BBC News World19:30
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media throughout his political career.
- The Hill19:31
President Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, a move sure to draw fierce pushback from D.C.'s press corps. Trump said in a Truth Social post the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” He suggested more...
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- Al Jazeera English19 Sept, 04:28their copy
- El Mundo (Spain)19:34
"Los medios de comunicación no deberían poder escribir o difundir constantemente ficción y mentiras", asegura el mandatario Leer
- ABC (Spain)19:34
Donald Trump ha anunciado este viernes el veto en la Casa Blanca a tres grandes medios estadounidenses: las cadenas de noticias CNN y MSNOW y 'Politico' , un medio digital especializado en información política. Se trata del último ataque del presidente de EE.UU. a la libertad de prensa, de la que ha dado ejemplos abundantes durante su carrera política, pero en especial tras su regreso al poder el año pasado.El multimillonario neoyorquino, que vive un momento de baja popularidad por el impacto...
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:37
DONALD Trump zabranio je pristup Bijeloj kući CNN-u, MS NOW-u i Politicu zbog navodnog širenja lažnih vijesti, najavljujući moguće daljnje restrikcije.
- Times of India19:37
President Donald Trump has enacted a swift exclusion of three major news outlets—CNN, MS NOW, and Politico—from White House premises. He branded their regular reports as 'FAKE NEWS,' marking a bold stance against media he perceives as adversarial. Trump warned that more outlets could follow if they continue to publish misleading narratives about his presidency.
- Bloomberg Politics19:42
Kailey Leinz discusses the breaking news that Donald Trump posted an announcement saying CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House, describing them as “fake” and accusing them of “fiction and lies.” She said it was unclear whether the president can enforce the move on his own, especially without an acting White House press secretary, and suggested the decision could face immediate court challenges. She speaks with Romaine Bostick & Jess Menton on "The Close." (Source:...
- iheart.com19:43
President Trump announced a ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House, citing their "fiction and lies" in reporting. He claims Politico received government funds under Biden. More bans may follow, sparking debates on press freedom.
- iheart.com19:43
President Trump announced a ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House, citing their "fiction and lies" in reporting. He claims Politico received government funds under Biden. More bans may follow, sparking debates on press freedom.
- iheart.com19:43
President Trump announced a ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House, citing their "fiction and lies" in reporting. He claims Politico received government funds under Biden. More bans may follow, sparking debates on press freedom.
- 24sata (Croatia)19:45
Donald Trump je u petak na društvenoj mreži Truth Social objavio zabranu ulaska CNN-u, MS NOW-u i Politicu u Bijelu kuću, optuživši te medije za širenje lažnih informacija o svojoj administraciji.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)19:48
Grund sei deren Berichterstattung – sie verbreiteten „Erfindungen und Lügen“, so der US-Präsident. Weitere Medien würden ebenfalls verbannt, kündigt er an.
- fox5ny.com19:48
President Donald Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he described as their "constant 'reporting' fake news."
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- foxla.com18 Sept, 19:48their copy
- Al Jazeera English19:50
The US president insists media outlets report 'fiction and lies' as he enforces new bans on White House access.
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- Le Monde English18 Sept, 21:24their copy
- iRozhlas (Czechia)19:51
Americký prezident Donald Trump v pátek oznámil, že s okamžitou platností ruší akreditace médií CNN, MSNOW a Politico do Bílého domu. Krok, o němž informoval na sociální síti Truth Social, zdůvodnil tím, že tato média podle něj lžou o něm, o jeho vládě a o USA. Zároveň pohrozil, že se chystá zakázat přístup i dalším médiím. Agentura AP Trumpovo oznámení označuje za „nejnovější zkoušku“ americké ústavy, její první dodatek chrání svobodu tisku.
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- ČT24 (Czechia)18 Sept, 20:17their copy
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)19:52Trump zabranjuje CNN-u i Politicu pristup Bijeloj kući: ‘Slijedit će ih i drugi koji šire fake news’
Pisao je na svojoj društvenoj mreži Truth Social
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)19:53
Donald Trump ogłosił w mediach społecznościowych, że wprowadził "zakaz wstępu" do Białego Domu dla dziennikarzy CNN, Politico i stacji MS NOW. Prezydent USA kolejny raz oskarżył te redakcje o szerzenie rzekomych "fake newsów" na swój temat.
- N1 Info (Croatia)19:53
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump objavio je u petak da je donio zabranu pristupa Bijeloj kući za televizijske mreže CNN i MSNOW (bivši MSNBC) kao i z
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- tportal (Croatia)19 Sept, 02:04their copy
- South China Morning Post19:58
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is banning three major news outlets – CNN, MS Now and Politico – from the White House in his latest move to crack down on the independent press. Trump said that, “effective immediately, I am banning” the outlets for allegedly “reporting FAKE NEWS” in a move that is likely to be challenged as conflicting with the US Constitution’s First Amendment protections for free speech and a free press. “Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write...
- Novinky (Czechia)19:59
Americký prezident Donald Trump s okamžitou platností zrušil akreditace médií CNN, Politico a MS NOW do Bílého domu. Oznámil to v pátek večer na své síti Truth Social s tím, že další média, která viní z šíření „falešných zpráv“, budou následovat.
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:00
Der US-Präsident hat die Pressefreiheit weiter eingeschränkt. CNN, Politico und MSNOW dürfen nicht mehr aus dem Weißen Haus berichten, weitere Verbote sollen folgen.
- Die Zeit (Germany)20:00
- Libération (France)20:04
Cette décision spectaculaire arrive à un moment de grande difficulté politique pour Donald Trump, entre la flambée des prix des carburants et la guerre en Iran dont il n’arrive pas à trouver l’issue.
- NPR News20:15
The president chalked the ban up to what he called unfavorable coverage, and he threatened that bans on other media companies could be coming.
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- upr.org18 Sept, 20:15their copy
- wclk.com18 Sept, 20:15their copy
- wypr.org18 Sept, 20:15their copy
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)20:16
Niente più Cnn, Politico e MsNow alla Casa Bianca. È l’ultima mossa di Donald Trump per combattere quelli che il presidente degli Stati Uniti definisce “media ostili” e “diffusori di fake news”, dopo quasi due anni di invettive, denunce e insulti sui social contro reporter, tv e quotidiani non allineati alla sua agenda. “Sono orgoglioso […] L'articolo Trump bandisce Cnn, Politico e MsNow dalla Casa Bianca: “Succederà anche ad altri diffusori di fake news” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- wnd.com20:17
'Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES'
- sconeadvocate.com.au20:18
US President Donald Trump says he wants to bar reporters from CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White...
- Axios20:18
President Trump said Friday he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately," escalating his long-running battles with news organizations. Why it matters: Trump is seeking to use White House access against news outlets whose coverage he objects to, while threatening to target additional organizations. Press freedom groups immediately called on news outlets to fight the bans. The latest: Trump's Truth Social post called the three outlets "Fake News" and accused...
- Google News - Top Stories20:24
Trump says he’s banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House NBC News Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders defends Pres. Donald Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW, Politico from White House 4029tv.com Live Updates: Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House The New York Times Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House Politico Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
- RMF24 (Poland)20:25
Trump zamyka drzwi Białego Domu przed CNN, MSNOW i Politico
- DW Top Stories20:26
US President Donald Trump has accused CNN, MS NOW and Politico of spreading fake news. The outlets have vowed to take legal action against the ban.
- Euronews20:26
The president has already pursued legal action against other major news organisations, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the BBC.
- BBC News World20:35
The US president on Friday announced he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
- France Info (France)20:42
Pendant son premier mandat et depuis son retour au pouvoir début 2025, le républicain de 80 ans a de nombreuses fois attaqué des journalistes ou médias dont la couverture lui déplaît.
- PBS NewsHour20:47
President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such media prohibitions could be coming.
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- ktiv.com18 Sept, 19:17their copy
- Channel News Asia20:48
US President Donald Trump banned US media outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of spreading false information without giving specific examples.
- ANSA (Italy)21:21
'Sono fake news'. Escluse anche MsNow e Politico: L'editore del New York TImes 'È il presidente Usa più ostile alla stampa'
- ANSA (Italy)21:21
L'editore del New York Times attacca: 'È il presidente Usa più ostile alla stampa'
- iDNES (Czechia)21:27
Americký prezident Donald Trump zrušil s okamžitou platností akreditace médií CNN, MSNOW a Politico do Bílého domu. Na síti Truth Social krok zdůvodnil tím, že podle něj lžou o něm, jeho vládě i Spojených státech. Zároveň pohrozil zákazem vstupu dalším médiím. Agentura AP označila jeho rozhodnutí za další zkoušku svobody tisku v USA.
- Google News - Top Stories22:21
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, Politico from the White House for ‘fake news’ Al Jazeera Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico from White House BBC Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House Inquirer.net Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House politico.com Trump’s new press ban vox.com
- Bloomberg Politics22:23
President Donald Trump said he would ban cable news outlets CNN and MS NOW as well as online publication Politico from the White House, a move that strikes at the heart of First Amendment protections for the news media. Bloomberg's Jeff Mason is at the White House with more. (Source: Bloomberg)
- PBS NewsHour22:25
Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW and National Review editor Ramesh Ponnuru join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump attempting to ban media outlets from the White House and some Republicans showing frustration with their own party ahead of the midterms.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)22:36
Media outlets shouldn't be able to report 'fiction and lies' about US president, administration, Trump says, warns other outlets could follow
- The Hill22:37
Several contributors to Fox News offered stark criticism Friday of President Trump’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Trump announced the decision in a Friday Truth Social post, saying the ban would be “effective immediately” for those outlets, “as a result of their constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS!” He suggested...
- Le Monde (France)22:42
Les chaînes CNN et MS NOW, ainsi que les journalistes du site Politico, sont accusés par le président américain de relayer des « fake news », dans un contexte de mauvais sondages pour les républicains avant les élections de mi-mandat, début novembre.
- PBS NewsHour22:56
President Donald Trump says he is banning three major news outlets, CNN, MS NOW and Politico, from the White House due to what he called "unfavorable coverage." Trump didn't provide details on how the ban would be implemented, but warned he might bar other media outlets as well. White House Correspondent Liz Landers reports on the administration's latest test of First Amendment protections.
- The Guardian World23:04
President has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major news media since start of second term US politics live – latest updates In his latest attack on the US constitution’s first amendment and the press, Donald Trump abruptly announced that he is banning outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House over their coverage. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Friday, the US president said he was expelling the news outlets “effective immediately” over what he called...
- Google News - Top Stories23:07
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House AP News Is Trump's latest White House media ban legal? It could get complicated USA Today Speak at Your Own Risk The Atlantic Trump targets more news outlets, saying he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House washingtonpost.com Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House Politico
- gdnonline.com23:45
- tucson.com23:45
The move is likely to be challenged under the U.S. Constitution's First Amendment guarantees of free speech and a free press.
- english.news.cn23:45
Urgent: Trump says CNN, MSNOW, Politico banned from White House, citing alleged fake news-
- english.news.cn23:45
Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House, citing alleged fake news-
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- en.ce.cn19 Sept, 07:30their copy
- english.news.cn23:45
Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House, citing alleged fake news-
Sat, 19 September 2026
31 reports- The Hill00:37
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth backs Trump on banning media outlets Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that he "fully supports" President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS Now and Politico from the White House, claiming those outlets "endangered"...
- Japan Times00:55
The 80-year-old Republican warned that other outlets could face a similar fate but did not say which ones.
- Tagesschau (Germany)01:44
Der Sender CNN und weitere Medien sollen keinen Zugang mehr zum Weißen Haus erhalten. US-Präsident Trump wirft ihnen vor, "Erfindungen und Lügen" zu verbreiten. Es ist nicht das erste Mal, dass Trump gegen Journalisten vorgeht.
- Google News - Top Stories02:38
Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House Axios Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House? Al Jazeera Speak at Your Own Risk The Atlantic Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House Politico Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House BBC
- MercoPress (South America)06:00
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House "effective immediately," though by the end of the day there was no indication his administration had taken any step to implement it and reporters from the three outlets were still working at the presidential complex.
- Tagesschau (Germany)06:08
US-Präsident Trump legt im Streit mit kritischen Medien nach: Nun sollen CNN, MS NOW und Politico aus dem Weißen Haus weichen. Was das konkret bedeutet, ist noch unklar - und es zeichnet sich Widerstand ab. Von R. Borchard.
- presstv.co.uk07:30
US President Donald Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of unfair coverage and criticism of his administration.
- Politico Europe07:35
CNN and MS NOW are the other two outlets Trump announced can no longer send journalists into the White House.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)07:57
Der Sender CNN spricht von einem »Angriff« auf die Pressefreiheit: Der US-Präsident hat Journalisten dreier Medien den Zugang zum Weißen Haus verboten. Bisher blieb es anscheinend bei einer Ankündigung.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:40
Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe
- Al Jazeera English08:47
The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.
- Die Zeit (Germany)09:27
Donald Trump möchte CNN, Politico und MS NOW aus dem Weißen Haus verbannen. Die Medien kritisieren den Schritt als Angriff auf die Pressefreiheit.
- El País (Spain)09:30edited after publishing
La prohibición de acceso a CNN, MS NOW y ‘Politico’ ha entrado en vigor este sábado: el Servicio Secreto ha denegado el acceso al recinto a los reporteros y les ha confiscado la credencial de prensa
- victorygirlsblog.com10:00
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- ANSA (Italy)10:49
Secondo il presidente diffonderebbero fake news sulla sua amministrazione
- Times of India10:58
- iheart.com12:18
President Donald Trump announced he is banning mainstream media news outlets Politico, MS NOW, and CNN from the White House for “‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS.”
- kold.com12:37
MS NOW said its journalists were denied access to the White House grounds Saturday morning.
- The Hill13:00edited after publishing
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Live updates: CNN, MS NOW say journalists were denied from White House grounds; AI companies hit with new lawsuitLess than a day after President Trump said he would ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House, all three outlets said their journalists have been turned away from the White House grounds. President Trump said he was banning the outlets from the premises after accusing them of producing “purposefully negative stories.” MS NOW...
- Bloomberg Politics13:07edited after publishing
MS NOW, CNN and Politico said their journalists were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday after President Donald Trump said he would bar the outlets.
- katu.com13:26
MS NOW said its reporter and a photojournalist were denied access to the White House on Saturday morning.
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- foxbaltimore.com19 Sept, 13:26their copy
- Index.hr (Croatia)13:31
TRUMP je jučer na Truth Socialu objavio da CNN, MS NOW i Politico "odmah" zabranjuje u Bijeloj kući zbog, kako tvrdi, njihovog stalnog objavljivanja "fikcije i laži".
- Die Zeit (Germany)13:31edited after publishing
Zwei Journalistinnen der TV-Sender CNN und MS NOW sind vom Wachdienst abgewiesen worden. US-Präsident Trump will kritische Medien nicht mehr ins Weiße Haus lassen.
- The Hill13:34edited after publishing
previously
CNN, MS NOW say their journalists have been denied access to the White HouseThe White House denied CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists access to its grounds Saturday, the networks announced, a day after President Trump said he was banning them from the premises after accusing them of producing "purposefully negative stories." “Earlier this morning MS NOW journalists were denied access to the White House grounds. The White...
- Google News - Top Stories13:57
MS Now says reporters denied access to White House after Trump media ban The Guardian MS NOW says journalists blocked from White House after Trump announces ban The Washington Post Speak at Your Own Risk The Atlantic CNN and MS NOW staffers turned away from White House after Trump ban cbsnews.com CNN and MS Now denied White House access after Trump banned major media outlets BBC
- wcbm.com14:00
President Trump faced questions yesterday about banning MSNBC, CNN, and Politico from the White House grounds. He doubled down, saying they’re fake news and intentionally peddle false stories. He’s not […]
- Der Spiegel (Germany)14:09edited after publishing
previously
Donald Trump: Weißes Haus verwehrt Fernsehjournalisten von MS NOW den ZugangReporter von drei US-Medien dürfen offenbar nicht mehr vom Amtssitz des US-Präsidenten aus berichten. Damit setzt Donald Trump eine Ankündigung um.
- Times of India14:36
- Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)14:38
- The Guardian World15:39edited after publishing
previously
MS Now and CNN say their reporters were denied access to White House after Trump media banPresident said he was banning journalists from those organizations, saying of their coverage: ‘You get sick of it.’ Journalists from three US outlets were denied access to the White House grounds on Saturday morning a day after Donald Trump said he would ban them from the executive branch complex in a move that has prompted outrage and shock from free speech advocates. The outlets were television broadcasters MS now and CNN as well as the political news website Politico. Continue reading...
- iDNES (Czechia)16:51
Policie v sobotu reportérům ze stanic CNN a MSNOW zabránila v přístupu do areálu Bílého domu poté, co americký prezident Donald Trump v pátek večer oznámil, že s okamžitou platností zruší akreditace těchto dvou médií a portálu Politico do prezidentského sídla. Informovaly o tom obě stanice, které zároveň vyjádřily podporu svým novinářům.