Federal Judge Orders White House to Restore Press Access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico
A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to reinstate press credentials for journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico at the White House, ruling the ban likely violates the Constitution. Judge Timothy Kelly stated the revocation of press badges lacked an "adequate constitutional process," noting that individuals must be notified and heard before being deprived of protected interests. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by the news organizations against the ban announced on September 18. The initial decision prompted CBS, ABC, NBC, and Fox to stop covering the president in the "presidential pool" out of solidarity. The White House has since launched "Trump TV," a 24/7 channel featuring administration updates and highlights.