Justice Department backs White House ban on CNN and Politico

t-online.de (German) —

The U.S. Department of Justice is defending the White House's decision to bar CNN and Politico journalists, while President Donald Trump has cited reasons for the exclusion. The move follows the administration's ban of certain reporters from White House access, with the Justice Department providing legal backing for the action. Trump has publicly explained the rationale behind the exclusions. This development occurs amid renewed diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran, as covered in a German news blog tracking U.S. political developments on September 23, 2026.


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