Federal judge orders Trump to restore press credentials for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration to immediately restore White House press credentials for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, blocking the ban for 14 days. The judge rejected national security justifications, citing a lack of concrete evidence. Judge Kelly ruled the administration failed to show the revocation protected national security, noting Trump's own statements tied the ban to negative coverage. The judge also said the media outlets received no prior notice or chance to contest the decision, violating due process requirements established by prior court rulings. The three outlets sued Monday, claiming First Amendment violations. A coalition including Reuters, The Washington Post, and Fox News filed a supporting brief. The legal battle comes weeks before the November 3 midterm elections, with Trump facing declining poll numbers amid concerns over Iran and inflation.