Event Brief
Trump says he will ban CNN and Politico from White House
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said he is banning CNN and Politico from the White House. The remarks reflect a tense relationship between the US president and parts of the US media since he returned to office.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said he will ban CNN and Politico from the White House
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 3:54 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump’s statement was a response to his ongoing tense relationship with the US media.
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