Judge orders Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS Now and Politico
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico. Judge Tim Kelly determined that the recent ban on these outlets was likely unconstitutional due to a lack of proper procedural safeguards. The order requires the restoration of access to remain in effect for at least 14 days.
- ▪US District Judge Tim Kelly ruled that the ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico was likely unconstitutional.
- ▪The judge cited case law requiring pre-deprivation notice and an opportunity to be heard before revoking press credentials.
- ▪President Trump had previously announced the ban on September 18, accusing the outlets of reporting fiction and lies.
- ▪The Justice Department had attempted to justify the ban on national security grounds.
- ▪The court order mandates that the restoration of access must remain in place for 14 days.
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A judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to several media outlets. Photograph: Alex Wroblewski/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to several media outlets. Photograph: Alex Wroblewski/AFP/Getty ImagesTrump administrationJudge orders Trump administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS Now and PoliticoUS district judge Tim Kelly said the ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional, in an order that must remain in effect for 14 daysGuardian staff and agenciesThu 24 Sep 2026 01.25 EDTLast modified on Thu 24 Sep 2026 01.32 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access to…
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