Media Coalition Appeals to Lift Trump's News Outlet Ban
WHO:
Deadline - A coalition of more than four dozen media groups and news outlets, including CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, is involved in the appeal.
Truthout - The Department of Justice (DOJ) is defending Trump's ban on news outlets.
WHAT:
Drudge Report - Trump accused the media of "treason" in response to the coverage of his actions regarding the news outlet ban.
Deadline - The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is part of the coalition urging the federal judge to end Trump's ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.
ABC News - Judge Timothy Kelly concluded the hearing on Trump's media ban without issuing a ruling.
Deadline - The media coalition urged a federal judge to end Trump's ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House grounds.
Truthout - Polling indicates that nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's decision to block these news outlets from covering him.
WHERE:
Deadline - The appeal is directed to a federal court, specifically involving the White House grounds.
WHEN:
Deadline - A hearing is scheduled to be held by U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly shortly before the appeal was filed.
WHY:
Truthout - The DOJ cites "national security" as the reason for defending Trump's ban on the news outlets.
HOW:
Deadline - The media coalition filed a legal brief urging the judge to rule against the ban.
(UPDATED September 24, 2026 17:58 UTC)
Trump has accused the media of "treason" following their coverage of his actions related to the news outlet ban. This statement was reported by the Drudge Report at 17:58 UTC. The ongoing tension between Trump and the media continues to escalate as he responds to their portrayal of his decisions.
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(UPDATED September 24, 2026 07:59 UTC)
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press is part of a coalition urging a federal judge to lift Trump's ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. This deadline is set for 20:03 UTC, marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal battle over press access. The coalition is advocating for the importance of media freedom and the public's right to information.
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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 22:00 UTC)
Judge Timothy Kelly has wrapped up the hearing regarding Trump's media ban, but no ruling has been issued yet. The hearing took place at 22:00 UTC, and the outcome remains pending. This decision is being closely watched as it could have significant implications for Trump's media engagement.
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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 20:03 UTC)
A coalition of over four dozen media groups, including CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, is appealing to a federal court to end Trump's ban on these outlets from the White House grounds. The Department of Justice is defending this ban, citing "national security" as the reason, while polling shows that nearly six in ten Americans disapprove of Trump's decision. A hearing on the matter is scheduled to take place shortly before the appeal was filed, as the media coalition has submitted a legal brief urging the judge to rule against the ban.