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White House Keeps CNN, MS NOW and Politico Out Despite Judge’s Order to Restore Press Passes
Reporters for CNN, MS NOW and Politico remained locked out of the White House Thursday morning even after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore their press credentials, escalating a legal fight over the government's power to restrict news organizations from presidential access. 
Reporters for CNN, MS NOW and Politico remained locked out of the White House Thursday morning even after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore their press credentials, escalating a legal fight over the government's power to restrict news organizations from presidential access. -
Bill Clinton Mocks Trump’s Triumphal Arch Plan: ‘It’s Hard to Make Up’
Former President Bill Clinton mocked President Donald Trump's proposal to turn a planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington into a military facility for drones and snipers, using his opening address at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Tuesday to criticize the administration's priorities and warn against the concentration of political power. 
Former President Bill Clinton mocked President Donald Trump's proposal to turn a planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington into a military facility for drones and snipers, using his opening address at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York on Tuesday to criticize the administration's priorities and warn against the concentration of political power. -
Melania Trump Slammed as ‘Out of Touch’ Over Family-Time Advice to Busy Young Mothers
First Lady Melania Trump faced criticism on social media after suggesting that busy mothers make time for family gatherings, with critics arguing that her advice overlooked the financial and practical pressures facing working parents. Her remarks came during a September 23 interview on Fox Business, where she discussed her family's demanding schedule and her changing relationship with her 20-year-old son, Barron. 
First Lady Melania Trump faced criticism on social media after suggesting that busy mothers make time for family gatherings, with critics arguing that her advice overlooked the financial and practical pressures facing working parents. Her remarks came during a September 23 interview on Fox Business, where she discussed her family's demanding schedule and her changing relationship with her 20-year-old son, Barron. -
Trump’s Unpopularity Hits Record Level as Approval Falls to 33% Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen below its level ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, while Democrats hold an eight-point lead over Republicans in a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The September survey found that 33% of Americans approve of Trump's job performance, compared with 36% at a similar point during his first presidency. 
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen below its level ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, while Democrats hold an eight-point lead over Republicans in a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS. The September survey found that 33% of Americans approve of Trump's job performance, compared with 36% at a similar point during his first presidency. -
Trump Threatens To 'Annihilate' Iran In U.N. Speech, Predicts Deal After Midterms
President Donald Trump delivered a warning to Iran before world leaders at the United Nations on Tuesday: Make a deal with Washington or face the possibility of annihilation. President Donald Trump delivered a warning to Iran before world leaders at the United Nations on Tuesday: Make a deal with Washington or face the possibility of annihilation. -
Trump TV Sparks Outrage After White House Media Ban as Trump Accused of Trying to Control the Narrative
The White House launched a round-the-clock streaming channel devoted to President Donald Trump on Monday, September 21, just days after barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from presidential coverage. The debut of Trump TV came amid a lawsuit over the restrictions and a suspension of television press pool coverage that left one of the president's public appearances without usable audio on the White House's own video feed. 
The White House launched a round-the-clock streaming channel devoted to President Donald Trump on Monday, September 21, just days after barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from presidential coverage. The debut of Trump TV came amid a lawsuit over the restrictions and a suspension of television press pool coverage that left one of the president's public appearances without usable audio on the White House's own video feed. -
Trump Approval Falls to Career-Low 32% as Republican Support Drops Nine Points
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest recorded in his political career by Reuters/Ipsos, as rising living costs and the war with Iran weigh on public opinion ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The new survey also found a nine-percentage-point decline in his approval among Republicans over the previous week. 
President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to 32%, the lowest recorded in his political career by Reuters/Ipsos, as rising living costs and the war with Iran weigh on public opinion ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. The new survey also found a nine-percentage-point decline in his approval among Republicans over the previous week. -
Trump Enters 'Legacy Mode' as Republican Advisers Press Him to Focus on Midterms
President Donald Trump is increasingly focused on the legacy of his second term, according to reports citing White House insiders, as Republican advisers press him to devote more attention to the economy and the November 3 midterm elections. The competing priorities have prompted private discussions about his campaign schedule, political spending and the administration's handling of issues affecting congressional races. 
President Donald Trump is increasingly focused on the legacy of his second term, according to reports citing White House insiders, as Republican advisers press him to devote more attention to the economy and the November 3 midterm elections. The competing priorities have prompted private discussions about his campaign schedule, political spending and the administration's handling of issues affecting congressional races. -
Trump’s Media Ban Followed Natalie Harp Showing Him Critical MS NOW Clips, Report Says
President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House came hours after aide Natalie Harp showed him clips of critical MS NOW coverage, according to reporting about the events preceding one of the administration's most significant confrontations with the press. The timing provides new context for the Sept. 18 directive but doesn't establish that Harp recommended or prompted the ban. 
President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House came hours after aide Natalie Harp showed him clips of critical MS NOW coverage, according to reporting about the events preceding one of the administration's most significant confrontations with the press. The timing provides new context for the Sept. 18 directive but doesn't establish that Harp recommended or prompted the ban. -
Stephen Miller Leads Push to Accelerate Migrant-Child Deportations as Removal Orders Top 200,000
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is directing a broad federal effort to accelerate deportations of undocumented migrant children, with more than 200,000 minors receiving removal orders since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, according to a Guardian investigation. The initiative has drawn on agencies across at least five cabinet-level departments, linking immigration enforcement more closely with the federal systems responsible for courts, child custody and sponsor placement. 
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller is directing a broad federal effort to accelerate deportations of undocumented migrant children, with more than 200,000 minors receiving removal orders since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, according to a Guardian investigation. The initiative has drawn on agencies across at least five cabinet-level departments, linking immigration enforcement more closely with the federal systems responsible for courts, child custody and sponsor placement.
