Crosswire — September 21, 2026
DAILY BRIEFING — September 21, 2026
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GEOPOLITICS
White House Escalates War on the Press — Entire Outlets Barred, Lawsuits Coming
What changed: The White House has revoked press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), denying their journalists access to White House grounds. Secret Service officers confiscated badges on Saturday morning. Trump announced the ban on Truth Social, citing "fake news" and "cumulative stories over the last few years," and named the New York Times and Washington Post as possible next targets.
Why it matters: This is a genuine escalation, not a…
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