Key Facts

• President Trump banned reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico due to their critical coverage.
• A judge issued a temporary order to restore their White House access, saying the ban likely violated due process rights.
• The judge noted the news articles cited as reasons for the ban were routine and some were old.
• Reporters regained access but still face restrictions to areas like the Oval Office and Air Force One.
• The White House claimed some articles threatened national security or were unprofessional, but many were written by reporters without press credentials.
• The news outlets sued and requested a preliminary injunction to prevent the ban while the case continues.
• The White House gave deadlines for responses that the news outlets did not meet.
• The legal fight will continue with the judge deciding if the ban can be blocked for a longer time.