Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now likely unconstitutional, judge rules in restoring temporary access – US politics live
A federal judge has temporarily restored White House press access for CNN, Politico, and MS Now after ruling that President Trump's ban was likely unconstitutional. The order requires the administration to immediately return the news outlets' press passes and remains in effect for 14 days pending further review. This legal development coincides with high-stakes diplomatic talks between US and Chinese leaders and upcoming remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the UN.
- ▪US District Judge Tim Kelly issued a temporary restraining order restoring press passes for CNN, Politico, and MS Now.
- ▪The judge determined that President Trump's September 18 ban on these news organizations was likely unconstitutional.
- ▪The temporary order is effective for 14 days to preserve the status quo while the court conducts a closer review of the case.
- ▪President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan.
- ▪Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak at the UN General Assembly, where he is expected to criticize New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
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07.46 EDTTrump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now likely unconstitutional, judge rules in restoring temporary accessGood morning and welcome to the US politics live blog.We start now with breaking news from the late night hours: a federal judge has temporarily restored White House access to journalists from CNN, Politico and MS Now after president Donald Trump banned them due to their coverage of his administration.US district judge Tim Kelly issued his order in a lawsuit that the news organizations filed contesting the ban that the president announced on 18 September, saying it was likely unconstitutional.Kelly ordered the Trump administration to immediately return the outlets’ press passes and issued a temporary restraining order that will be in effect for 14 days.
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