US Politics Live updates: ‘Do I annihilate them?’: Trump weighs ending Iran war with one major strike
The Trump administration has revoked the press credentials of several major media outlets, including CNN, while the President considers a major military strike against Iran. Meanwhile, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reaffirmed support for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Why it matters
The escalation of tensions between the White House and the press, combined with potential military action in Iran, marks a volatile period in international and domestic politics.
- 4.06am . First published September 20, 2026 - 8.24pm
Key Updates pin 03.33am White House strips CNN of TV pool assignment as Trump’s press ban escalates pin 08.27pm ‘Do I annihilate them?’: Fears Trump will decide to end Iran war with major strike Latest posts pin PINNED POST downArrow Go to latest 03.33am White House strips CNN of TV pool assignment as Trump’s press ban escalates Brian Stelter shares Share post The Trump White House has removed CNN from its Monday assignment as the television pool representative for the entire White House press corps.
The change breaks with decades of precedent and deepens the dispute that began Friday when President Donald Trump said he was “banning” CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
Reporters for all three publications were turned away from the White House complex on Saturday morning.
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