CNN, MSNOW and Politico seek emergency hearing after White House again blocks reporters

CNN, MSNOW and Politico requested an emergency court hearing Thursday after their reporters were turned away from the White House, despite a judge's order restoring their access. The outlets said the administration repeatedly violated the ruling. District Judge Timothy Kelly had found the ban likely violated due process rights. The White House accused the outlets of publishing falsehoods and sensitive information, but Kelly doubted national security was the real motive. The top five US broadcasters halted pool coverage in solidarity with CNN. The outlets stressed urgency, noting CNN was scheduled to cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's White House visit that evening.