Court-ordered press access stalls as Xi arrives at White House
A federal judge ordered the reinstatement of press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on September 24, 2026, but the White House delayed compliance until noon. This disruption occurred during the arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping, causing the national TV pool to suspend coverage. While the outlets eventually regained entry, the administration’s inconsistent enforcement of the court order and the president’s public criticism of the media highlighted ongoing tensions between the executive branch and the press.
