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Posts are discussing claims that President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW (the rebranded MSNBC) and Politico, reportedly barring the outlets from access or events. The trend sits high on Bluesky's politics feed with roughly 94,000 posts. Users appear to be reacting to the news, debating press freedom and the treatment of outlets perceived as critical of the administration. The exact details of the ban, its scope and the White House's stated justification are not clear from the collected posts.

Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he is deciding whether to annihilate Iran, according to CNN. The stark language toward Iran, delivered at the UN, is drawing wide attention and raising concerns about escalation between Washington and Tehran and the future of diplomatic efforts over Iran's nuclear programme.

Donald Trump reacted sharply to a CNN reporter during his appearance at the United Nations, in the latest tense exchange between the president and cable news outlets. Attention is also on a possible judge's ruling that could affect the White House's restrictions on certain media outlets' access. Critics see the confrontation and the ban as part of a broader press freedom dispute, while supporters back Trump's stance toward coverage he calls unfair.

Donald Trump has posted a series of attacks on a Republican congresswoman after she criticized his approach to immigration. The public feud within the GOP drew coverage from outlets including CNN and international syndication. Party divisions over immigration policy and Trump's willingness to target fellow Republicans are fueling attention to the dispute.

A new Ebola outbreak is spreading across the Democratic Republic of Congo, prompting alarm from health authorities and international agencies. CNN is among outlets reporting on the widening spread, with attention focused on efforts to trace contacts, treat cases and contain the virus before it reaches densely populated areas.

The White House, in a court filing, defended its ban on certain news outlets — including CNN, Politico and MS NOW — from access, arguing that press access to the president is a 'privilege' rather than a right. The filing comes as the outlets challenge the exclusion in litigation, and the argument is drawing scrutiny from press freedom advocates over its implications for the First Amendment.

Paramount has won the battle for Warner Bros., raising immediate questions about the future of CNN, which would fall under the combined company. Reports describe the mood inside CNN as 'like a funeral,' with employees uncertain about layoffs, editorial direction and how the news network will fit into the new ownership structure. The path forward remains hazy as the acquisition moves ahead.

The Trump administration has canceled funding intended for refugees, immigrant detainees and other affected groups, according to CNN. The cuts affect programs that provide services to people in immigration custody and resettled refugees. The move is drawing attention amid ongoing debate over the administration's hardline immigration policies and its narrowing of support for migrant and refugee programs.

CNN Business reports that the escalating US-Canada trade war is inflicting serious damage on the protein sector, with industry figures describing the impact as 'devastating'. Tariffs and retaliatory measures between the two countries are pushing up costs and disrupting supply chains for meat and other protein products, putting the trade dispute squarely on consumers' menus. The report highlights growing concern among producers and shoppers on both sides of the border as prices climb.