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Why Paramount-Warner merger has sparked fears about press freedom
Chairman’s family ties to Trump and Israel raise questions over editorial independence at CNN and CBS.
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US judge delays ruling on White House ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A judge heard arguments on Wednesday but did not rule on the case.
The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?
White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.
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Trump follows in Hugo Chavez’s footsteps to launch his own TV channel
Trump has launched his own channel amid an ongoing rift with the White House press pool.
Rubio defends Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The White House launched ‘Trump TV’ as major networks suspended the television pool covering the US president.
From: NewsFeed
White House launches ‘Trump TV’ after press bans
Days after banning a group of news organisations from the White House, the Trump administration launches ‘Trump TV’.
Published On 22 Sep 2026
From: NewsFeed
Mamdani challenges Trump over White House press ban during meeting
President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before Trump speaks to the UNGA.
Published On 22 Sep 2026
Paramount settles with US states, union to win Warner Bros takeover
Ellison-led Paramount will avoid daily $7m fee if the $110bn Warner Bros merger closes by September 30.
CNN, Politico, MS NOW sue Trump administration over White House ban
Trump says the ban targets ‘fake news’, which he claims poses a ‘threat to our National Security’.
Echoicide: Who decides which truths survive in Gaza?
From Gaza to the digital age, visibility has become one of the central political struggles of modern conflicts.
From: NewsFeed
Journalists locked out of the White House after Trump ban
Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico have been denied White House access after Donald Trump banned the three outlets.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
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