CNN, Politico and MS NOW Sue Trump Admin Over Unconstitutional White House Ban

“Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference,” the outlets say September 21, 2026 @ 5:48 AM WASHINGTON, D.C. – JULY 16: U.S. President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the East Room of the White House on July 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump is expected to speak on election security. (Photo by Saul Loeb/Pool – Getty Images) CNN, Politico and MS NOW said they are suing President Donald Trump and his administration on Monday after he banned the outlets from the White House press pool. “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,” they shared in a joint statement. “Without notice or process, the White House revoked our journalists’ credentials because it objected to our reporting. Left unchallenged, this threatens press freedom and the public’s right to independent journalism free from government interference.” Together, the outlets filed a complaint and a memorandum of law in D.C. District Court, as well as a motion for a temporary restraining order. More to come…