White House Responds to Suit Filed by 3 News Outlets Over Ban

In a court filing by the Justice Department, the DOJ says media access to White House grounds is a privilege, not a right. It argues that CNN, MS NOW and Politico don’t deserve that access because “the president concluded that they have failed to maintain basic minimum ‘standards of professionalism and decorum.” The news outlets say the move violates their due process and their First Amendment right. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY. Steals & Deals: Up to 80% Off Heated Slippers, a Skin Care Bundle, More In a court filing by the Justice Department, the DOJ says media access to White House grounds is a privilege, not a right.

It argues that CNN, MS NOW and Politico don’t deserve that access because “the president concluded that they have failed to maintain basic minimum ‘standards of professionalism and decorum.” The news outlets say the move violates their due process and their First Amendment right. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.Sept. 23, 2026 © 2026 NBCUniversal Media, LLCApple®, Apple logo® and App Store® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.