September 22, 2026 - FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) has 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."
Source: Congressman Jim Costa
Source: Congressman Jim Costa
