Trump bans three news outlets

President Trump announced on social media that CNN, MSNBC, and Politico are banned from reporting at the White House effective immediately, citing cumulative stories over the past two years.

Networks still reporting Friday

Despite Trump's announcement, CNN and MSNBC continued reporting from the White House on Friday, suggesting the ban may not be immediately enforced.

CNN invokes constitutional rights

CNN stated it stands behind its White House reporters and has a constitutional right to report without government hindrance, calling any ban an illegal assault on First Amendment protections.

“Should the ban which President Trump threatened go ahead, it would be an illegal assault on that fundamental and constitutionally-protected right.”

First Amendment cited in response

Former White House Correspondents Association president Weijia Jiang posted the First Amendment text, highlighting that Congress cannot abridge freedom of the press.

ABC News reshuffles morning show

Good Morning America debuted new co-anchor teams for weekend editions, with Rachel Scott joining Whit Johnson on Saturdays and Rhiannon Ally pairing with Gio Benitez on Sundays.

NBC News executive departs

Janelle Rodriguez, executive vice president of NBC News programming, announced her departure after 12 years, prompting a leadership restructure across the network's editorial divisions.

CNBC closes Hong Kong bureau

CNBC shut down its Hong Kong operations, canceling programs like Inside India and The China Connection while shifting resources to Singapore and Beijing offices.

60 Minutes returns with new leaders

CBS News' 60 Minutes debuted its new season under editors Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton, with new producers Jordan Kronick and Wally Griffith joining the team.

MSNBC launches membership program

MSNBC debuted its direct-to-consumer membership offering with twice-daily live Q&As featuring network reporters, allowing members to interact with hosts over video.