Trump’s ban on CNN, Politico and MS Now likely unconstitutional, judge rules in restoring temporary access – US politics live
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Summary
A federal judge has temporarily restored White House press access to CNN, Politico, and MS Now after President Donald Trump banned them. The judge said the ban is likely unconstitutional while the case is reviewed.Key Facts
- President Trump banned CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House on September 18.
- The three news organizations sued, saying the ban violates free speech and due process rights under the US Constitution.
- US District Judge Tim Kelly issued a temporary order to reinstate their press passes for 14 days.
- The Justice Department defended the ban as a privilege the president can suspend, citing national security reasons.
- The judge questioned the timing and reasoning behind the ban and the letters sent afterward.
- President Trump denied reports that he planned to rename the Ford Theatre after himself, calling it fake news.
- The dispute is part of ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and certain news outlets.
- The judge’s order preserves the current situation until a full court review can happen.
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