Costa Statement on Trump's Decision to Ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House

September 18, 2026 Press Release FRESNO, Calif. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. "The First Amendment is clear: freedom of speech and freedom of the press are fundamental rights that are strongly stated in our Constitution and must be protected. This is yet another attempt by this Administration to undermine those freedoms and silence a free press," said Congressman Jim Costa. The President is not a king. No Administration is above the Constitution or beyond accountability to the American people."