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CNN is getting new owners with close ties to Trump

NPR | By David Folkenflik,

Debbie Elliott

Published September 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM EDT

Two big TV news outlets, CBS and CNN, will now be controlled by Trump allies. Some journalists are worried about pressure on their coverage.

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