Salt Lake City, UT, September 21, 2026 —

President Donald Trump has revoked White House press credentials for CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, an action that has led the affected news organizations to file a lawsuit. The specific reasons for the bans were not immediately available in the provided summary.

Following the decision by the Trump administration, other major television networks have announced their intention to boycott coverage of the president’s events held in Washington D.C. This move is reportedly in solidarity with the outlets that have been barred from White House access.

The situation highlights a significant development in the relationship between the executive branch and the press corps. The affected outlets have pursued legal action in response to the revoked credentials.

Further details regarding the legal filings, including the specific grounds for the lawsuit and the names of the legal representatives for both the news organizations and the administration, were not provided. Additionally, the timeline for when these bans took effect or when the lawsuits were initiated is not specified in the summary. The exact scope of the boycott by other television networks, such as whether it pertains to all events or specific types of press briefings and conferences, also remains unclarified.

The policy change directly impacts the flow of information from the White House to the public via these news organizations. The response from other networks indicates a potential broader disruption to presidential event coverage in the capital.

The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. Any code violations were not provided. Any details on ‘what happened next’ beyond the solidarity boycott and lawsuit were not provided.



Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Irwin on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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