Federal judge may restore White House press passes for CNN, Politico, MSNBC

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A federal judge signaled he may temporarily restore White House press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW after an emergency hearing Wednesday, citing a likely violation of due process rights. U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly heard arguments from both sides, with the outlets' lawyer calling the ban "probably the clearest case in history" of viewpoint discrimination and retaliation for coverage. The White House defended the move as a privilege, citing national security concerns. The ban followed President Trump's criticism of the outlets' reporting, including on a bunker project and Iran talks. Kelly did not rule immediately, saying he would decide as soon as possible.


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