The three organisations sued after President Donald Trump ordered them excluded from the White House, accusing them of publishing false or misleading coverage. The outlets argued that the ban amounted to unconstitutional retaliation based on their reporting, while the Justice Department maintained that White House access could be restricted by the administration.
The ruling restores access while the broader legal dispute continues. It does not amount to a final judgment on every constitutional claim raised in the case, and further proceedings are expected.
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A US federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after their reporters were barred from the presidential complex. A United States federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after their reporters were barred from the presidential...
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- A US federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after their reporters were barred from the presidential complex.
- A United States federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after their reporters were barred from the presidential complex.
- US District Judge Timothy Kelly said the revocation of their press credentials likely violated constitutional due-process protections.The three organisations sued after President Donald Trump ordered them excluded from the White House, accusing them of publishing false or misleading coverage.
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A US federal judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after their reporters were barred from the presidential complex. A United States federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after their reporters were barred from the presidential...
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September 24, 2026
