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Politics● ElevatedSep 19 · Sep 19, 2026, 12:11 AM

Trump says he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House "effective immediately"

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President Trump said Friday he's banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House in a move that could be challenged by courts. Weijia Jang reports.

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