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Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House
21Sep By wp-news-articlesNo Comments
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Trump Bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico From White House

President Donald Trump announced on September 18, 2026, that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be banned from the White House, accusing the outlets of repeatedly reporting what he called “fiction,” “lies” and “fake news” about his administration. The Trump White House ban has raised immediate First Amendment concerns and is expected to face legal challenges. According to a report by BBC, Trump did not provide specific examples of reporting that prompted the announcement and initially did not explain how the ban would be enforced. What Happened Trump announced the Trump White House ban in a post on Truth Social on Friday, saying CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be excluded from the White House “immediately.” He accused the three outlets of repeatedly publishing or broadcasting what h...
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Trump Moves to Reshape Mail-In Voting Rules Ahead of 2026 Elections
7Sep By wp-news-articlesNo Comments
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Trump Moves to Reshape Mail-In Voting Rules Ahead of 2026 Elections

The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow new mail-in voting restrictions to take effect before the 2026 midterm elections, as states begin sending ballots to voters. The dispute could affect how millions of Americans cast ballots by mail and comes with control of Congress at stake. What Happened The Trump administration renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court on September 6, seeking permission to enforce new restrictions on mail ballots before the November elections. The filing came after U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani extended an order blocking the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing the new requirements. According to a report by AP News, the administration argues that the restrictions are necessary and within its authority to regulate the mail. Th...
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