Federal judge orders White House to restore CNN, MS Now, and Politico access

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House press access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, rejecting national security justifications. The temporary restraining order lasts 14 days while the lawsuit proceeds. Judge Timothy Kelly ruled the administration likely violated the outlets' constitutional due process rights, noting the president's public statements focused on "fake news" rather than security. The White House had cited concerns over reporting on a planned ballroom and the Iran war. The bans began September 19, with the outlets suing two days later. This follows similar actions against The Associated Press and CNN's Jim Acosta during Trump's first term.