White House Bans CNN and Others | Montpelier News

The White House just locked out CNN, MSNBC, and Politico—calling them “fake news” outlets for spreading “fiction and lies.” This sudden ban, effective immediately, tests press freedom’s limits and echoes past restrictions like the February 2025 AP access cut still pending in court. With CNN part of the traditional TV pool meant to ensure independent coverage, this move raises big questions about enforcement. The President announced it via social media before a healthcare press briefing—and skipped his golf club Super PAC event with reporters along. He warned other outlets could face similar bans if they keep reporting what he calls false stories, deepening the administration’s ongoing feud with key media voices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wcax.com/2026/09/18/trump-says-he-is-banning-cnn-msnow-politico-white-house-over-their-coverage/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/842209a52b89038c Report issues to [email protected].