CNN and MS Now denied White House access after Trump banned major media outlets

President Donald Trump declared on Friday that CNN, MS Now and Politico would be barred from White House premises. The announcement marked a rare move to exclude major news organizations from press access. Trump said the decision was part of an effort to control media coverage, though he did not elaborate on specific reasons. White House officials confirmed the ban would take effect immediately, affecting the outlets' ability to attend briefings and events. Neither CNN, MS Now nor Politico issued immediate comments.