Published September 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM ET · Updated September 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Politico weighs next steps after reporter loses White House access
11 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by NPR. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
Politico is weighing next steps after a reporter was denied entry to the White House following a ban announced by Trump. The White House turned away reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico under the ban. The Gateway Pundit reported that the reporter had press credentials confiscated while trying to enter.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 d ago, when NPR reported it. Coverage has since grown to 11 independent outlets, including 10 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 11 d ago from The Gateway Pundit.
