White House again blocks CNN from press pool as Trump rages against media in wide-ranging interview - live

Key Points:

• The White House has again blocked CNN from covering President Donald Trump as part of the rotating press pool on his trip to Texas and Oklahoma, despite a federal judge’s temporary restraining order against the ban that remains in place until October 8.
• In a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine, Trump defended the war with Iran, dismissed concerns about ammunition shortages, and criticized media outlets, particularly CNN and anchor Kaitlan Collins, while insisting he was not defying the judge’s order.
• Democrats have accused the Trump administration of worsening the childcare crisis due to federal cuts and program freezes, highlighting rising costs and numerous daycare closures across several states.
• Tennessee halted all executions for the rest of 2026 after an unprecedented failed lethal injection attempt on Christa Pike, the first woman to be executed in the state in over 200 years, prompting a comprehensive review ordered by the governor.
• A new poll shows widespread American dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of the economy and rising prices, with only 17% approving of his cost of living management, which poses challenges for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.