US Justice Dept says Trump can deny journalists White House access

Economic Times - Sep 23, 2026

The US Department of Justice has said that President Donald Trump's move to shut out CNN, MS NOW and Politico from areas of the White House is valid, a day ahead of a court hearing. Journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied any access to the White House grounds on Saturday and had their passes confiscated.

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