NPR
DOJ defends White House media ban, urges court to reject lawsuit
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The Department of Justice filed arguments in court defending President Trump's media ban, stating that coverage by CNN, MSNBC, and Politico on various issues posed national security risks and contained false reporting. The DOJ urged the court to reject a lawsuit challenging the ban. No additional details about the court proceedings or the specific coverage cited were provided in the available information.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/23/nx-s1-5978614/doj-defend-white-house-media-ban
