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A 7-Day Standoff That Said So Much About Trump and the Media
Saturday, September 26, 2026
President Trump issued an order affecting network broadcast licenses on January 15, 2026. NBC News responded by announcing it would not cover Trump administration announcements for seven days. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on January 18, halting the license action while litigation proceeded. On January 22, Trump and NBC News representatives announced an agreement to resume normal coverage and reporting relationships.