Event Brief
CNN and MSNBC reporters barred from White House dinner
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 25, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Summary: CNN and MSNBC reporters said they were barred from covering a state dinner at the White House despite a judge’s order that their passes be restored. The outlets reported they were denied access after the ruling, preventing them from covering the event.
WHO: CNN and MSNBC (MS NOW) reporters
WHAT: Reporters said they were barred from covering a White House state dinner after a judge ordered their passes restored.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
WHERE: White House, USA
WHY: They were denied access to cover the state dinner despite a judge’s order to restore their passes.
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