Federal judge lifts White House ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico

A federal judge has temporarily lifted the White House ban imposed by President Donald Trump on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, restoring their press access for 14 days pending further review. The decision follows a lawsuit claiming the ban violates the First Amendment. The judge ruled that the three outlets, barred on September 18 over alleged "fake news," met the criteria for a temporary suspension, citing a high likelihood they would prevail on the merits. The order came after a Wednesday afternoon hearing with lawyers from both sides. The White House had accused the major American media organizations of spreading false information. The judge's decision, announced Wednesday night, allows the outlets to resume coverage while the court considers their broader complaint.