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Published September 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM ET · Updated September 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET

Sarah Huckabee Sanders' briefing clashes resurface amid media ban debate

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by RedState. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

President Trump said he is banning several news outlets, including CNN and Politico, from the White House. Hegseth backed Trump on banning media outlets. Briefing clashes involving former press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders have resurfaced amid the debate over the ban.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 d ago, when RedState reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 12 d ago from The Hill.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

RedState 12 d ago
Watch: Former Press Sec Sarah Huckabee Sanders Stymies Media Over Trump Banning 'Fake News' - redstate.com ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (2)

The Hill 12 d ago
Hegseth backs Trump on banning media outlets ↗
Associated Press via Google News 12 d ago
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House - AP News ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 18, 5:31 PM ET
12 d ago
RedState
Watch: Former Press Sec Sarah Huckabee Sanders Stymies Media Over Trump Banning 'Fake News' - redstate.com ↗
Sep 18, 7:07 PM ET
12 d ago
Associated Press via Google News
Trump says he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House - AP News ↗
Sep 18, 8:37 PM ET
12 d ago
The Hill
Hegseth backs Trump on banning media outlets ↗
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