CNN, MS NOW, and Politico will sue the Trump administration after being denied access to the White House, the news outlets said in a joint statement on Monday (September 21, 2026).
The case could lead to hearings and arguments over the White House’s decision as early as this week. Trump also indicated that other news organisations could face similar restrictions. President Donald Trump said Friday (September 18) he was banning the outlets from the presidential mansion as punishment for distributing what he calls “fake news.
“This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes,” the statement said.
Earlier reporting noted: CNN, MS NOW and Politico are suing the Trump administration after journalists are barred from White House, arguing that the move violates their First Amendment rights. Earlier reporting noted: The three news organisations notified the administration on Monday that they were taking legal action and asked a federal court in Washington to restore their access. Earlier reporting noted: The lawsuit follows President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that the three outlets would be barred from the White House over coverage he described as negative.
