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MS NOW, CNN, and Politico Journalists Denied Entry to White House
On September 19, 2026, journalists from MS NOW, CNN, and Politico were denied entry to the White House in Washington, D.C. The incident sparked immediate controversy among media outlets and raised questions about press access during political events. The White House did not provide an official statement explaining the denial.
MS NOW journalists reported they were barred from entering the White House, citing a refusal by security personnel. CNN and Politico journalists confirmed they were also denied access, according to the same source. The denial occurred during a high-profile political event, though the specific context was not detailed in the reports. No official explanation was given by the White House or its security team.
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IndependentThe GleanerSep 20, 12:21 AM
UPDATE: CNN, Politico say their journalists were also barred from White House - jamaica-gleaner.comUPDATE: CNN, Politico say their journalists were also barred from White House jamaica-gleaner.com
IndependentThe GleanerSep 19, 07:18 PM
MS NOW journalists say they were denied entry to the White House - jamaica-gleaner.comMS NOW journalists say they were denied entry to the White House jamaica-gleaner.com