Federal judge lifts White House ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW

A federal judge has temporarily lifted the White House ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, ruling that President Donald Trump's exclusion of the outlets is likely unconstitutional. The decision restores their access to the White House for two weeks while the case is reviewed. Judge Tim Kelly cited a lack of due process in revoking the journalists' press credentials, noting that individuals must be notified and given a chance to respond before being deprived of constitutional protections. The outlets had sued after being barred on Friday, arguing the ban violates First Amendment press freedoms. The ruling is a setback for the administration, which claims the outlets spread "fake news" and that their coverage of the Iran war and a White House party hall posed national security risks. In solidarity, several TV networks stopped covering Trump events, prompting the White House to launch "Trump TV" on YouTube.