CNN reporter Julia Benbrook gives a live report near the White House on September 19, 2026. One day later, CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration on First Amendment grounds for blocking their reporters

CNN reporter Julia Benbrook gives a live report near the White House on September 19, 2026. One day later, CNN, MS NOW and Politico sued the Trump administration on First Amendment grounds for blocking their reporters

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico say they were prevented from entering the White House grounds after President Trump announced plans to ban all three outlets.

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