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MS NOW Tops CNN in Key Demo for First Time in Over a Decade: MS NOW topped CNN in a key demo with their weekend lineup for the first time in 14 years ...
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Fox News Ratings Sink a Staggering 27% in October, but It Still Has Much a Larger Audience Than CNN or MS NOW
variety.com/2026/tv/news/fox-news-ratings-plunge-october-2026-cnn-ms-now-1236933379/
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White House is sued again over media bans as press groups seek wider injunction
washingtonpost.com/business/2026/10/26/white-house-is-sued-again-over-media-bans-press-groups-seek-wider-injunction/
CNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now: A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that President Trump cannot ban news organizations from ...
npr.org/2026/10/14/nx-s1-6001398/white-house-media-ban
Versant CEO Says Buying Skydance Cable Networks Is ‘Probably Not in Our Short-Term Future’
thewrap.com/industry-news/deals-ma/versant-ceo-says-they-will-not-buy-skydance-cable-networks/
DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
cnbc.com/2026/10/11/doj-investigating-whether-white-house-pool-coverage-halt-violated-law.html
FBI refutes MS NOW report Patel in Russia, posts video of Virginia event: The FBI is refuting a report from MS NOW claiming that FBI Director Kash Patel had ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/6149007-fbi-refutes-ms-now-russia-report/
Justice Department investigating television networks over Trump pool coverage: The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico ...
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MS NOW, CNN Get Ratings Boost During White House Ban: Ratings data comes amid the White House’s media ban of three outlets that is currently under a legal ...
newsweek.com/ms-now-cnn-get-ratings-boost-during-white-house-ban-12516332
Rachel Maddow Predicts Trump Will Try to Install Family Member as Successor So They Can Keep ‘Ill-Go ...
mediaite.com/politics/rachel-maddow-predicts-trump-will-try-to-install-family-member-as-successor-so-they-can-keep-ill-gotten-gains/
'Just Despicable': MS NOW and CNN Air Trump's Illegal Taxpayer-Funded Ads: "So your hosts are on air all day saying this is illegal while you are taking the ...
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban: CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge late on Monday to issue a court order ...
reuters.com/legal/government/cnn-ms-now-politico-ask-judge-extend-block-white-house-ban-2026-09-29/
Trump to be sued by MS NOW, CNN, Politico to reverse White House ban: President Trump cited what he called "cumulative stories" by the three media outlets for ...
cnbc.com/2026/09/21/trump-lawsuit-white-house-ban-ms-now-cnn-politico.html
Key FactsCNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over White House ban
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: startribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: startribune.com
- CNN, MS NOW and Politico jointly filed suit Monday, two days after reporters were barred and their entry badges were deactivated.
- The lawsuit calls the access ban, based on coverage content, a First Amendment violation and requests a temporary restraining order.
- CNN was removed from TV pool coverage of Trump's scheduled trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly; other networks suspended it.
- The AP joined The Washington Post, The New York Times and other organizations in not publishing photographs of presidential events Monday.
JUST IN: CNN and MS NOW Have Both Been Denied Access to White House Amid Trump Ban
mediaite.com/media/news/just-in-cnn-and-ms-now-have-both-been-denied-access-to-white-house-amid-trump-ban/
Key FactsTrump announces ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Sep 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nydailynews.com
- On Friday, Trump said CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred immediately because of their coverage.
- On Saturday morning, the White House denied reporters from all three outlets entry; both cable networks reported the ban live.
- Politico correspondent Cheyenne Haslett was also turned away, and her press badge was confiscated.
- All three organizations supported their journalists; Politico and MS NOW said they would defend their First Amendment rights.
I am banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!— President Donald Trump, in a post on his social media site and at a White House Oval Office event explaining his ban
Major TV networks ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News pull out of White House pool coverage of the Trump Administration.
The move follows the Trump ... Show more
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House: The president chalked the ban up to what he called unfavorable coverage ...
npr.org/2026/09/18/g-s1-144112/trump-ban-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house-media
Key FactsTrump Restricts White House Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
Sep 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- On Friday, Trump announced on Truth Social that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be excluded over his claims of false reporting.
- On Saturday, correspondents from all three outlets were turned away; several access credentials were disabled or confiscated.
- MS NOW correspondent Akayla Gardner reported that her badge was disabled, while a producer nevertheless entered the building.
- The affected outlets and press-freedom groups criticized the measure and said they would defend their rights.
Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America, Trump added. Other Fake News Media Outlets to follow.— Donald J. Trump, in a statement responding to questions about media access to the White House, as reported by Newsweek
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked
ctvnews.ca/world/article/judge-orders-white-house-to-restore-access-to-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-reporters-still-blocked/
Key FactsCNN, MS NOW and Politico Return to White House
Sep 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twincities.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: twincities.com
- A federal judge ordered immediate restoration of access; the administration said reactivating badges took more than two hours.
- CNN and MS NOW regained White House entry but were denied access to Xi Jinping’s arrival at the state dinner.
- Judge Timothy Kelly called the stated reporting standards vague and rejected the administration’s national-security argument.
- The order expires after two weeks; both sides must file arguments by October 5 on a longer-lasting injunction.
immediately return, reinstate, and restore the three outlets' access.— U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly, in his order lifting the ban, directed the White House to 'immediately return, reinstate, and restore' the three outlets' access.
Trump Attacks MS NOW Star’s Ratings Amid Trump TV Disaster: The president mocked a top morning news show’s ratings while his own White House livestream drew ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-attacks-ms-now-star-joe-scarboroughs-ratings-amid-trump-tv-disaster/
Journalists for CNN, MS Now, Politico allowed back in White House following Trump ban
thehill.com/homenews/media/6109272-cnn-msnow-reporters-regain-white-house-access-trump-media-ban/
What Is Trump TV? What We Know About The 24/7 Streaming Service: Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over the weekend.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/09/21/white-house-launches-trump-tv-after-presidents-press-ban/
Major news outlets banned by Trump will have their day in court: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are asking a federal judge to hold the president in check for what ...
npr.org/2026/09/23/nx-s1-5978069/cnn-msnow-politico-trump-white-house-ban
Major US television networks boycotted President Donald Trump's outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new White House helipad ... Show more
Key FactsTrump Unveils New White House Helipad
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nypost.com
- On September 21, Trump cut the ribbon on the new granite helipad at the South Lawn with golden scissors.
- The pad bears the U.S. seal and was built for the heavier VH-92A Patriot, which emits more heat.
- Earlier, television networks suspended the TV pool after the White House barred CNN; C-SPAN would not show the event without the feed.
- The White House streamed the ceremony on social media, but running Marine One drowned out Trump’s remarks.
Access changes are nothing new. What is new, however, is the sudden claim that it becomes sacred only when the outlets are friendly to the Radical Left. The rule was never 'every outlet gets in.' It was always 'our side stays in.'— White House spokesperson statement responding to media access and pool coverage restrictions
Major television networks will halt coverage of presidential events, according to a memo obtained by The Post, over the White House’s ban on CNN ... Show more
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Judge blocks Trump's ban and says CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have White House access restored
ctvnews.ca/world/article/judge-blocks-trumps-ban-and-says-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-must-have-white-house-access-restored/
After journalists for CNN, Politico and MS Now were denied access to the White House Thursday morning — despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the ... Show more
TV networks suspend White House pool coverage in solidarity with news outlets banned by Trump
fastcompany.com/91610439/tv-networks-suspend-white-house-pool-coverage-in-solidarity-with-news-outlets-banned-by-trump
Trump media ban: White House restores access to CNN, Politico and MS NOW after judge's order
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqe8ek7608mlo
Trump Event Broadcast With No Audio After He Booted Press Pool Members: A host on the Trump-friendly Newsmax network said it seemed his exile of the press was ...
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Trump’s press ban prompts widespread solidarity — and fewer images of the president
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/22/media/trump-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house-ban-solidarity-media
Court Blocks Trump’s White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico: Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a temporary restraining order and told the White House to ...
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What Is Trump TV? What We Know About The 24/7 YouTube Stream: Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over the weekend.
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/09/21/white-house-launches-trump-tv-after-presidents-press-ban/
Judge restores CNN, MS NOW and Politico access after Trump White House ban: In his late-night ruling, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the White House ...
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Trump Press Ban Live Updates: CNN, MS NOW and Politico Return to White House After Fight Over Access
nytimes.com/live/2026/09/24/business/trump-cnn-politico-msnow-white-house
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico: A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN ...
cbsnews.com/news/trump-white-house-ban-cnn-ms-now-politico-judge-court-hearing/
Judge orders Trump to lift White House media ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico: A US District judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing the ban for ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-media-ban-judge-cnn-politico-b3055482.html
These 2 Trump-Friendly Outlets Were Allowed Aboard Air Force One As CNN Was Blocked
huffpost.com/entry/cnn-air-force-one-ban-trump-networks_n_6ab74f30e4b07c8d2e68a99e
Trump complains CNN, MS NOW didn’t cover ‘made for Television’ Xi visit : President Trump blasted CNN and MS NOW on Thursday over their coverage of his meeting ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/6110466-trump-blasts-cnn-msnow-xi-visit/
Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico are denied access to White House after Trump ban
mercurynews.com/2026/09/19/ms-now-cnn-and-politico-say-their-journalists-were-denied-access-to-white-house-after-trump-ban/
Trump rails against CNN’s Collins and media ‘sleazebags’ over UN presence: President Trump ripped CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins on Tuesday for covering him despite ...
thehill.com/homenews/media/6105932-donald-trump-kaitlan-collins-un-general-assembly-coverage-media-ban/
Trump Whines About His Own Media Ban as Outlets Barred From Event: Donald Trump claimed CNN and MS NOW had chosen not to cover him.
newrepublic.com/post/215863/donald-trump-whines-media-ban-outlets-barred-state-dinner
Obama ‘not surprised’ by Trump’s media ban, calls issue of press freedom ‘foundational’
edition.cnn.com/2026/09/23/politics/barack-obama-press-ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue to restore White House access: The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump ...
cbsnews.com/news/cnn-ms-now-politico-lawsuit-white-house-access-trump/
MS NOW reporters denied access to White House after Trump bans three media outlets
cnbc.com/2026/09/19/trump-media-ban-ms-now.html
Trump says he is banning MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House: The move could pose another First Amendment test for the Trump administration ...
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Anchor Bids Emotional Farewell To MS NOW After Nearly 3 Decades: “I knew it would be hard to get to this.”
huffpost.com/entry/alex-witt-ms-now-goodbye_n_6a9e544ce4b0c1737c57d193
Brian Stelter Credits Fox News for Being ‘A Real Ally’ to CNN and MS NOW Amid Trump Ban Chaos
mediaite.com/media/tv/brian-stelter-credits-fox-news-for-being-a-real-ally-to-cnn-and-ms-now-amid-trump-ban-chaos/
Trump escalates media fight with new White House press ban - Salon.com: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico lose access to the grounds over coverage Trump calls "fake ...
salon.com/2026/09/19/trump-escalates-media-fight-with-new-white-house-press-ban/
DOJ defends Trump White House media ban, citing national security and "professionalism and decorum"
cbsnews.com/news/doj-defends-trump-white-house-media-ban/
BREAKING: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico to Sue White House Over Press Ban: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico have announced they will sue the Trump administration ...
mediaite.com/media/news/breaking-cnn-ms-now-and-politico-to-sue-white-house-over-press-ban/
White House Finally Obeys Court Order to Reinstate Media Access: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico requested an emergency hearing after the White House continued denying ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/white-house-defies-court-order-media-ban-cnn-msnow-politico-1235630988/
MS NOW, CNN and Politico are set to sue President Donald Trump on Monday morning and to ask a federal judge to reverse his total ban on those three media ... Show more
Politico, CNN and MS NOW still barred from White House despite court ruling: Reporters from Politico, CNN and MS NOW were still barred from the White House ...
france24.com/en/americas/20260924-us-judge-lifts-trump-s-white-house-ban-on-cnn-ms-now-politico
CNN, MS NOW and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access: The three national news outlets President Donald Trump banned from the White House ...
newschannel5.com/us-news/cnn-ms-now-and-politico-to-sue-trump-administration-over-white-house-access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico file court challenge to Trump's press ban: CNN, MS NOW and Politico will challenge the constitutionality of President Trump’s order to ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-09-21/cnn-ms-now-politico-file-court-challenge-to-trumps-press-ban
Anchor Bids Emotional Farewell To MS NOW After Nearly 3 Decades: “I knew it would be hard to get to this.”
huffpost.com/entry/alex-witt-ms-now-goodbye_n_6a9e544ce4b0c1737c57d193
Trump’s UN ambassador defends press ban as news outlets prepare legal challenges: First Amendment advocates and legal experts say Trump's ban on CNN ...
newschannel5.com/politics/trumps-un-ambassador-defends-press-ban-as-news-outlets-prepare-legal-challenges
CNN, MS Now, Politico In Court Today Over Trump Ban—What To Expect: The Trump administration claimed Tuesday the president banned the outlets because of ...
forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2026/09/23/media-outlets-challenge-trumps-white-house-ban-in-court-today-what-to-watch-for/
Trump didn't break the press. They did that to themselves: CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW are banned from the White House — and it took years of division to get ...
salon.com/2026/09/21/trump-didnt-break-the-press-they-did-that-to-themselves/
U.S. judge orders White House to lift ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico: Judge made clear he did not buy Trump administration’s argument that the news outlets’ ...
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-judge-orders-white-house-restore-access-cnn-ms-now-politico/
Chief MS NOW Reporter Claims Trump’s Press Ban Is to Distract MAGA Base From the ‘FailuresR ...
mediaite.com/media/chief-ms-now-reporter-claims-trumps-press-ban-is-to-distract-maga-base-from-the-failures-of-his-admin-you-cant-handle-the-truth/
Live Updates: Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From the White House: The president made the announcement in an insult-laden social media post ...
nytimes.com/live/2026/09/18/us/trump-news
DW stands in solidarity with media outlets barred from the White House: Deutsche Welle (DW) stands in solidarity with the U.S. media outlets CNN ...
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US judge blocks White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico: CNN reporter Julia Benbrook gives a live report near the White House in Washington, DC, on September 19 ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/339291/us-judge-blocks-white-house-ban-on-cnn-ms-now-politico
MS NOW, CNN and Politico say their journalists were denied access to White House after Trump ban
wirehub.medianewsgroup.com/2026/09/19/ms-now-cnn-and-politico-say-their-journalists-were-denied-access-to-white-house-after-trump-ban/
DOJ Defends Trump Media Ban, Arguing President Has Right To Restrict Access: CNN, Politico and MS NOW sued the Trump administration on Monday after the president ...
forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2026/09/23/doj-defends-trumps-media-ban-says-white-house-access-is-privilege-not-right/
Five networks refuse to distribute footage of Trump's events after CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters booted from WH grounds
nypost.com/2026/09/21/us-news/cnn-ms-now-and-politico-announce-first-amendment-suit-after-reporters-booted-from-white-house-grounds/
OpinionTrump getting sued after banning MS NOW, Politico, CNN from White House : But government access to the president should not become a reward for favorable ...
thehill.com/opinion/lindseys-lens/6102232-cnn-msnow-politico-banned/
MS NOW, CNN And Politico Say Their Journalists Were Denied Access To White House After Trump Ban
huffpost.com/entry/ms-now-says-journalists-denied-access-white-house-grounds_n_6aae83bbe4b03a8a58d6c2a8
Trump Bans CNN, MS Now, Politico From the White House: Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House this morning. CNN called this ban an ‘illegal ...
vulture.com/article/trump-cnn-msnow-politico-ban.html
President Trump on Friday declared a ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) from the White House. The order took effect on Saturday morning ... Show more