One week ago, Trump banned the press and then doubled down. Then, no one was there to take pictures of China President’s entry The whiplash continues. We Got This Covered · Sep 25
Trump’s scowl says it all as CNN and MS NOW return to White House for XI’s final day Trump would later and perhaps sarcastically tell pool reporters, ‘we appreciate the fair coverage’ The Independent UK · Sep 25
White House television pool resumes after banned news outlets regain access Trump’s media ban resulted in an effective TV blackout of coverage of the president during the UN general assembly The Guardian - US · Sep 25
Trump's press ban? I've seen this show Before this week, only Jim Acosta and I knew what this felt like. It's nice to see some solidarity at last Salon · Sep 25
Trump Erupts at CNN for 'Refusing' To Cover Xi's White House Arrival After He Banned Network Trump accuses CNN of refusing to cover Xi Jinping's White House arrival, while the network says its journalists were blocked from the event amid an escalating media battle. International Business Times UK · Sep 25
US supreme court rejects Republican-drawn midterm map in Missouri for third time – as it happened Long-running fight over Trump-backed maps takes another turn as absentee voting is already under way in Missouri. This blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Sep 25
Photos of the week | September 19-24, 2026 Softball, Flock cameras and a visit from former Sen. Barbara Mikulski highlighted what was almost the last week before the election recess. The Senate will be back in session for one more week before full-scale election season begins. Here are photographs of the action captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists… Roll Call · Sep 25
Explainer-Why the court fight over the White House media ban isn't over The Trump administration complied with a judge's order to reinstate access for three media outlets. US District Judge Timothy Kelly identified probable success on their due process claims. The media outlets can request a preliminary injunction to extend the ban against Trump's restrictions. Legal experts have expressed concern that the… The Economic Times · Sep 25
'Media coverage is important': Pope Leo backs press freedom amid Trump-US news outlets clash Pope Leo XIV on Friday defended the media’s right to cover public figures, following US President Donald Trump’s unsuccessful efforts to bar some news outlets critical of his administration from the White House. The Times of India · Sep 25
Trump's White House Media Ban Temporarily Blocked: CNN, Politico and MS NOW Regain Access After Court Order A federal judge temporarily blocked Donald Trump's ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW, restoring their White House press credentials while broader constitutional claims continue International Business Times UK · Sep 25
CNN, MS NOW, Politico return to White House after court order to lift ban Though CNN and MS NOW were back on the White House grounds Thursday, both news outlets said their journalists were denied access to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's state dinner arrival. Euronews · Sep 25
Diplomacy or ‘diplotainment’? Key takeaways from the Trump-Xi summit in Washington Xi Jinping’s visit heavy on symbolism but no sign closed-door meeting yielded breakthroughs on thorny issues such as AI, trade, Taiwan and Iran The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
CNN and MS NOW blocked from covering Xi’s arrival at state dinner, networks say The move came hours after Trump railed against the networks for failing to cover earlier events during the Chinese president’s trip The Independent UK · Sep 24
Inside the White House Press Ban: How Natalie Harp Fits Into Court's Ruling on CNN, MS Now and Politico A judge ordered CNN, MS NOW and Politico back into the White House. Here's what Natalie Harp reportedly did before the ban and what happens next. Latin Times · Sep 24
We Got This Covered · Sep 24 As judge temporarily restores White House press access, Obama characterizes Trump’s media ban as a larger ‘foundational’ issue with the free press “You can’t do that and say that you are still living in a democracy.”
Salon · Sep 24 Trump folds as White house press returns A judge Trump appointed said he didn’t follow due process in the ban
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Trump proudly shows China’s Xi his very public belittling of Joe Biden Excited Trump shows off his gilded, MAGA-fied White House to visiting communist Chinese authoritarian
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 CNN Challenges White House's Sworn 9:55 Press-Pass Timeline After Reporter Is Denied Entry at 11 CNN says the White House misled a federal court about restoring media credentials after a reporter was denied entry despite officials' sworn statement that press badges were available.
The Times of India · Sep 24 CNN, MS NOW and Politico back at White House after court halts Trump ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists returned to the White House on Thursday after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s decision to ban the three news organisations, ending days of an extraordinary standoff between the administration and media outlets it had criticised.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 What Is a White House 'Hard Pass'? Judge Orders CNN, Politico, and MS NOW's Special Access Restored A federal judge temporarily restored White House hard passes for CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters, finding they may have been revoked without due process.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Trump-Appointed Judge Orders Him to Restore White House Access to 'CNN', 'Politico', and 'MS NOW' Judge orders Trump administration to restore 'CNN', 'MS NOW', and 'Politico' press credentials for 14 days as First Amendment case continues.
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 CNN, Politico and MS NOW Regain Access After Lawyers Say Court Order Was 'Repeatedly Violated' Reporters from CNN, Politico and MS NOW regained White House access after a judge ordered their hard-pass credentials restored, following allegations that officials had defied the ruling.
The Times of India · Sep 24 Trump's war on press runs into judicial hurdle; court order White House to let journos back in TOI correspondent from Washington : In a surreal drama that was played out on the sidelines of Chinese President Xi Jinping visit – covered by a phalanx of not-so-free press from China – the Trump administration on Thursday was forced to allow reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico into…
The Independent UK · Sep 24 White House reveals stories that got outlets banned — and JD Vance was one of the sources Letters from the Trump administration accused news outlets of ‘trafficking in verifiable falsehoods’ to justify revoking press passes
The Conversation · Sep 24 How due process, not the First Amendment, got the White House ban on reporters blocked in court A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore journalists’ access to the White House on Sept. 24, 2026. As he had in a similar case in 2018, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly decided the revocation of the reporters’ press passes likely violated their Fifth Amendment right to due…