Judge extends White House access to banned media outlets CNN, MS Now and Politico
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
A federal judge ordered the White House to continue allowing journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico to have access while their lawsuit against the Trump administration proceeds. The judge found that banning these reporters without notice likely violates their constitutional rights.Key Facts
- On September 18, 2026, President Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico reporters from White House grounds.
- The media organizations sued, arguing the ban violated their constitutional rights to due process and free speech.
- Judge Timothy Kelly first issued a 14-day temporary restraining order on September 24, and then a preliminary injunction to maintain access during the lawsuit.
- The White House did not notify these media outlets before revoking their press passes, which the judge called a significant problem.
- President Trump publicly said the ban was because of the news organizations’ reporting, supporting the claim it was based on viewpoint discrimination.
- Legal precedent prevents removing press access for reasons based on the content or viewpoint of their reporting.
- Although access was restored, some journalists were still blocked from covering smaller areas, like Air Force One or the Oval Office.
- The case could continue for months as the court reviews the legality of the ban.
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