Federal Judge Blocks Trump's White House Press Ban
A US federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's decision to ban journalists from the White House, ordering that press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MSNBC be immediately restored. The judge dismissed the administration's national security justification for the ban. The temporary ruling follows lawsuits filed by the affected outlets, which argued the ban violated the Constitution. Over 50 news organizations signed a legal brief supporting the plaintiffs, and many outlets, including conservative Fox News, boycotted White House coverage in a show of solidarity. The White House revoked the credentials last Saturday. This marks a shift from past incidents, such as bans on a CNN reporter and the AP, which often ended in costly settlements. Journalist Charlie Sykes warns Trump's pressure on the press may continue as his approval ratings decline.