KPBS Midday Edition
KPBS Midday Edition
KPBS
What Trump's press ban means for journalistic freedom
15 minutes Posted Sep 21, 2026 at 9:36 pm.
0:00
15:30
Download MP3
Show notes

On Friday, President Trump announced he was barring three news organizations from access to the White House.


CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO filed a federal lawsuit Monday arguing that the move by the president violated their First Amendment rights.


Major TV networks have suspended White House pool coverage in response to the ban.


On Midday Edition Monday, we speak with a free speech expert about the lawsuit and what it can tell us about broader risks to press freedom.


Guest: