Trump bars CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House

President Donald Trump barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them of publishing “fake news” and later citing national security concerns. The outlets sued, arguing that the exclusions retaliated against protected reporting and violated First Amendment and due-process rights; legal experts said viewpoint-based restrictions on government press access could be unlawful. National security adviser Michael Waltz defended the policy, while CNN’s Kaitlan Collins said it contradicted the administration’s stated commitment to an open and fair press. ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox News and CNN suspended their shared White House television camera pool rather than replace CNN, in a rare display of media solidarity that disrupted coverage. Critics including former President Barack Obama called the ban a threat to democratic principles, while Fox News analyst Brit Hume said it was unlikely to change coverage and could rally Trump’s supporters. The White House also launched a 24-hour streaming service called “Trump TV” to distribute selected footage and announcements directly.