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Melania Trump Credentials CNN, Politico Despite White House Media Ban

Melania Trump’s office granted access to CNN and Politico for a UN event as the outlets challenge the White House ban in court.

  • On Tuesday, First Lady Melania Trump's office approved press credentials for CNN and Politico to cover her United Nations General Assembly event, creating a notable exception to President Donald Trump's White House media ban.
  • President Trump abruptly revoked White House access for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW on Friday, citing 'FAKE NEWS' as justification without advance notice to staff.
  • Three restricted news organizations filed a First Amendment lawsuit Monday challenging the ban, calling the restriction a 'direct assault on the First Amendment' and violation of constitutional principles.
  • A hearing regarding the legal challenge is scheduled for Wednesday, while the First Lady's independent credentialing decision underscores her distinct operational separation from the President's media restrictions.
  • Melania Trump's 'Fostering the Future Together' coalition partners with tech companies including Amazon and Intel to advance children's well-being through education and responsible artificial intelligence development.
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Mirror US broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, September 21, 2026.
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