CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump. And, Paramount settles in massive merger lawsuit

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories CNN, MS NOW and Politico have filed a lawsuit against President Trump for violating their constitutional rights. His administration cut access to the White House for the networks' journalists, accusing them of covering him unfairly. The lawsuit argues that the news organizations' First Amendment rights protect them from punishment by the federal government for their speech. Major TV networks supported CNN, which was supposed to provide shared pool coverage of Trump's departure from the White House and visit to the United Nations in New York City. CNN, ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox were not listed for pool coverage in the White House daily briefing. CNN reporter Julia Benbrook gives a live report near the White House on September 19, 2026. One day later, CNN, MSNow and Politico sued the Trump administration on First Amendment grounds for blocking their reporters' access to the White House. JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images/AFP 🎧 ...