Trump media ban LIVE updates: HuffPost, NYT joins protest; Zohran Mamdani says all press allowed in New York
Trump media ban LIVE updates: The White House’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico has escalated into a fight with the US media. The three outlets have sued the Trump administration, while ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC, along with CNN, suspended their shared White House television pool coverage.
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Major news organisations clashed with US President Donald Trump on Monday. CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC suspended their participation in the presidential television pool. The New York Times also pledged support....Read More
CNN, MS NOW, Politico take Trump administration to court
The three outlets filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, DC, arguing that their White House access was revoked in violation of their First Amendment rights and without proper due process. They are seeking a temporary restraining order to restore their access. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.
The organisations said the government should not decide which journalists can access the White House based on their reporting.
Trump announced the restrictions on Friday, accusing the three outlets of publishing what he called “FICTION and LIES”. He defended the decision again on Monday.
TV networks halt presidential pool coverage
The dispute spilled into the White House television pool, which rotates responsibility among broadcasters for filming presidential events and sharing the footage with other news organisations.
ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC suspended coverage of events designated for the presidential TV pool after CNN was prevented from carrying out its assigned duties. The pool said there would be “no replacement pool” put in place.
The five pool members said in a joint statement that “The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government” and that no administration should restrict a news organisation because it objects to its reporting.
White House launches Trump TV
The White House launched “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station”, a 24/7 streaming platform carrying Trump's speeches, administration announcements, past appearances and other official footage.
The stream went live Monday evening and was promoted by the White House as an alternative source for presidential content.
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- 22 Sept 2026, 10:53:37 AM IST
United Nations General Assembly: Zelenskiy to meet Trump at UN
United Nations General Assembly: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the United Nations in New York on Tuesday. Zelenskiy is expected to push for an energy truce with Russia to halt attacks on energy infrastructure.
- 22 Sept 2026, 10:53:00 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Trump says ‘fake news’ outlets should not have White House access
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Trump said the White House had a responsibility to restrict access for outlets he believes are unfair.
“I think that these outlets have an obligation to be fair. And if they're fake news, I really think I have an obligation not to allow them into another very special house,” he said, referring to the White House.
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- 22 Sept 2026, 10:42:27 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Trump dismisses media boycott claims - ‘Look at all that press’
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Trump defended his decision to restrict CNN, MS NOW and Politico after meeting Mamdani. He said the move was based on what he described as the media's obligation to report fairly.
“I'm only doing it because I think the press also has an obligation,” Trump said.
- 22 Sept 2026, 10:37:27 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Mamdani backs open press access after Trump meeting
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Mamdani said his position was based on the belief that people should be able to engage regardless of their views or criticism. “And that is something that I believe in, as everyone, no matter the opinion or the critique, that we engage,” he said.
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- 22 Sept 2026, 10:26:29 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Mamdani tells Trump all press would be welcome at NYC meetings
Trump media ban LIVE updates: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he told President Donald Trump that all members of the press would be welcome at their meetings in New York during the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Asked whether he challenged Trump over the media restrictions, Mamdani said: “I told the President that we're going to have all of the members of the press here on the lawn.” He added that he believes everyone should be engaged regardless of their opinions or criticism.
Mamdani made the remarks after meeting Trump at Gracie Mansion, as the president faces a legal challenge over his decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
- 22 Sept 2026, 10:23:06 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: TV networks say, ‘No administration should restrict’ news outlet
Trump media ban LIVE updates: The five networks that share White House TV pool duties said the public has a vital interest in receiving accurate and independent information about the government. They added: “No administration should restrict a news organisation because it objects to its reporting.”
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- 22 Sept 2026, 10:15:09 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Trump says he ‘cherishes’ free press
Trump media ban LIVE updates: The White House defended its decision to bar the three outlets, saying on X: “White House access is a privilege – not a right.” The administration said the First Amendment protects the media's right to publish but does not guarantee a particular outlet a White House press pass, briefing-room seat or place in the press pool.
- 22 Sept 2026, 10:07:23 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: HuffPost joins media protest against Trump White House ban
Trump media ban LIVE updates: HuffPost said it would not publish or distribute photographs taken Monday by members of the White House still photography pool, joining other news organisations in support of journalists barred from the White House. The outlet said it remained committed to a “free and independent press” and would continue covering Donald Trump and his activities.
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- 22 Sept 2026, 09:58:19 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Media outlets call White House ban ‘blatant violation’
Trump media ban LIVE updates: In their lawsuit, CNN, MS NOW and Politico described the restrictions as a “blatant violation” of the First Amendment. The outlets said that the government should not be able to restrict journalists' access because officials object to the content of their reporting.
- 22 Sept 2026, 09:47:06 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Major TV networks suspend White House coverage
Trump media ban LIVE updates: ABC, CBS, Fox News, NBC and CNN suspended their shared television pool coverage after CNN was barred from carrying out its scheduled duties. The networks said they would not provide a replacement crew.
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- 22 Sept 2026, 09:43:25 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Trump defends media ban
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Trump has defended the restrictions, accusing the three outlets of publishing what he called “fake news” and “fiction and lies.” The White House has maintained that access to its grounds and press facilities is a privilege rather than a constitutional right.
- 22 Sept 2026, 09:41:34 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: White House launches Trump TV
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Amid the media standoff, the White House launched “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station”, a 24/7 stream featuring Trump's speeches, administration announcements, past appearances and other official footage.
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- 22 Sept 2026, 09:04:50 AM IST
Trump media ban LIVE updates: Helipad event exposes Trump's TV pool disruption
Trump media ban LIVE updates: ABC, CBS, Fox News, NBC and CNN suspended their shared television pool coverage after CNN was barred from carrying out its scheduled duties. The networks said they would not provide a replacement crew.
The impact of the suspended pool coverage was visible during Trump's South Lawn helipad ceremony on Monday. With the usual television pool unavailable, the White House relied on its own feed, but helicopter noise made Trump's remarks difficult to hear.