Federal judge blocks Trump's White House press ban for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico

A federal judge temporarily restored White House press credentials for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico on Thursday, blocking President Donald Trump's ban roughly 10 hours after journalists were allowed back on the grounds. The legal fight over the ban is expected to continue for weeks. Judge Timothy Kelly's temporary restraining order lasts 14 days, expiring October 8, with a hearing scheduled on a longer-term preliminary injunction request. The outlets must file their request by Monday, with the Trump administration responding by October 2 and final submissions due October 5. The Justice Department argues a 50-year-old precedent requiring due process for press pass revocations is wrong and should be overruled, potentially setting up appeals to the DC Circuit or Supreme Court. Trump has vowed to appeal, though that isn't procedurally possible until Kelly rules on the injunction request.