Melania Trump defies husband's ban, approves CNN and Politico for her event

Melania Trump approved accreditation for CNN and Politico journalists at her New York event, directly contradicting President Trump's ban on those outlets. The decision came one day after the ban took effect. The first lady's office approved accreditation on September 20 for an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly promoting her Fostering the Future Together coalition. Trump had banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House on September 18, prompting the outlets to sue. Melania reportedly knew about the ban and acted independently. At the event, she urged prioritizing children in AI development, striking a more cautious tone than her husband. She remains a trusted adviser despite rare public appearances.