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  "id": 8301199,
  "title": "Trump Announces Ban of CNN, Politico and MS Now From White House",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-announces-ban-of-cnn-politico-and-ms-now-from-white-house",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T20:26:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Time",
    "slug": "time",
    "url": "https://time.com/article/2026/09/18/trump-bans-3-news-organizations-from-white-house/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. This move came as a response to the news organizations' frequent publication of what Trump described as \"FAKE NEWS.\" In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the outlets \"Fake News CNN, MSNOW... and Politico\" and vowed to ban them \"as a result of their constant 'reporting' FAKE NEWS!\" During a press conference later, Trump stated that the decision was based on the cumulative negative coverage the three outlets had given his administration over the years. He added that the ban was effective immediately, though it was not clear whether the White House would enforce it. This ban has raised questions about the boundaries of presidential control over access to the White House and the First Amendment's protection of freedom of the press. The ban could potentially lead to another legal confrontation as news organizations fight to maintain their access to the White House and report independently on the administration.",
  "summary": "Trump said there were no particular stories that prompted the decision.",
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    "President Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House",
    "Ban announced due to frequent \"FAKE NEWS\" publications",
    "Decision effective immediately, potential legal consequences"
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        "title": "Trump Announces White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico",
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        "title": "Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House",
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        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Trump Says He’s Banning CNN, MS NOW, Politico Journalists From White House",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-says-hes-banning-cnn-ms-now-politico-journalists-from-white",
        "published": "2026-09-18T19:47:56.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House",
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        "published": "2026-09-18T19:50:44.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Trump said he is banning three major US media outlets for 'reporting fake news'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-said-he-is-banning-three-major-us-media-outlets-for-reporting",
        "published": "2026-09-18T19:51:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Trump bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from White House: ‘Reporting FAKE NEWS’, ‘They write fiction and lies’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/trump-bans-cnn-msnow-and-politico-from-white-house-reporting-fake",
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