{
  "id": 8490310,
  "title": "Pressefreiheit in den USA: Weißes Haus verweigert CNN, „Politico“ und MS NOW den Zugang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/pressefreiheit-in-den-usa-wei-es-haus-verweigert-cnn-politico-und-ms",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T15:35:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/pressefreiheit-in-den-usa-weisses-haus-verweigert-cnn-politico-und-ms-now-den-zugang/100255753.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The White House has denied access to CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, as announced by President Donald Trump on his platform Truth Social. These media outlets, including CNN, which is one of the most renowned global news sources, and Politico, a part of the Axel Springer media group, were barred from White House press conferences and meetings in the Oval Office. The reasons for the ban are unclear, and it remains uncertain whether journalists will be excluded from government flights on Air Force One. Trump accused the media of spreading false news and claimed he does not believe a court should allow daily dissemination of false information. Critics argue that Trump's actions are a form of intimidation and an attack on press freedom. The White House Correspondents Association, representing journalists who report on the White House, expressed outrage over Trump's announcement. They emphasized that the issue extends beyond journalists' rights and relates to the American public's right to receive comprehensive and independent coverage of the activities, policies, and decisions of those in the highest office of the nation. This situation is not unique to these specific media outlets, as the Associated Press, which had trouble entering the White House at the beginning of Trump's second term in January 2025, also faced similar restrictions. Trump's growing hostility towards the media in his second term has been marked by frequent personal insults when he disagreed with the questions posed by journalists, while praising positive reporting. Concerns over the ongoing conflict in Iran, which Trump had hoped to resolve within a few weeks, have contributed to his unfavorable popularity ratings, particularly as the country approaches crucial midterm elections.",
  "summary": "Der US-Präsident führt einen Kampf gegen Medien, die über ihn kritisch berichten. Jetzt trifft es wenige Wochen vor den wichtigen Parlamentswahlen CNN und andere. Sie sind nicht die Ersten.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}