CNN, MS NOW, and Politico sue Trump administration over White House press access denial

In Washington, D.C., on Monday, September 21, 2026, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico announced they are suing the Trump administration after their reporters were denied White House access. The outlets' press badges were disabled on Saturday, following President Trump's announcement that he was barring them due to what he called "fake news." The reporters, including Betsy Klein, Akayla Gardner, and Cheyenne Haslett, were turned away. The lawsuit aims to protect First Amendment rights and press freedom. The White House Correspondents' Association condemned the action and urged the administration to restore access.