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White House launches continuous streaming channel following ban on several news outlets

The administration introduced a 24/7 stream after barring multiple news organizations, prompting a joint federal lawsuit.

Updated Sep 22, 2026 · 06:17 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • The White House launched a continuous 24/7 streaming channel called Trump TV on YouTube.[The Hill]
  • The launch follows President Donald Trump barring reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from White House access.[The Hill]
  • The three excluded news outlets filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration in response.[The Washington Sun]
  • President Trump warned that additional news organizations could be blacklisted from coverage in the coming days.[The Washington Sun]

Key facts

  • The White House launched a 24/7 streaming channel dubbed 'Trump TV' on YouTube.[The Hill]
  • The channel was established following President Trump's decision to bar reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.[The Hill]
  • CNN, Politico, and MS NOW filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to the bans.[The Washington Sun]
  • President Trump stated that more news outlets could be blacklisted in subsequent days.[The Washington Sun]
  • California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized the launch as state-run television and autocratic behavior.[The Hill]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether the administration will follow through on warnings to blacklist additional news outlets remains unknown.[The Washington Sun]

Sources

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