CNN, MS Now and Politico announce lawsuit after White House revokes their press badges
Three news organisations say the White House disabled their credentials on Saturday and are filing a lawsuit on Monday to restore access.
Background
Three U.S. news organisations – CNN, MS Now (formerly MSNBC) and Politico – reported that their White House press credentials were revoked on Saturday after President Donald Trump expressed concerns about their coverage. The badge deactivation prevented their reporters from entering the White House.
Legal action
According to a statement released by the three outlets, they will file a lawsuit on Monday in the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C. The filing seeks to restore their ability to access the White House and to challenge what they describe as a violation of First Amendment rights.
Unverified aspects
The specific reasons given by the White House for the badge revocation have not been detailed in the source, and no response from the administration has been reported at the time of writing.
Source & attribution
This report is based on www.theguardian.com's original reporting published 21 Sept 2026. Claims attributed to officials or parties to a conflict have not been independently verified by TotalWar.live.
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