Judge orders White House to restore press passes for CNN, Politico and MS NOW
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Summary
A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press passes for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. This temporary order requires the White House to immediately give back the credentials that were taken away on September 18, 2026, and it will last for 14 days.Key Facts
- A judge granted a temporary restraining order to CNN, Politico, and MS NOW.
- The order requires the White House to restore their press passes immediately.
- The press passes were revoked on September 18, 2026.
- The judge in the case is Timothy Kelly.
- The order excludes President Donald Trump from the defendants.
- The temporary order is active for 14 days unless the court decides otherwise.
- The lawsuit is called Cable News Networks, Inc. v. Trump.
- The White House press credentials allow journalists to access White House events and briefings.
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