Federal judge orders White House to restore press access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, ruling the ban violated due process. The decision came after the outlets were barred from the premises. Judge Timothy Kelly found the revocation of press badges lacked constitutionally adequate notice and appeal rights. The administration only detailed an appeals process days after the ban, following a lawsuit from the outlets challenging the move. The ban stemmed from President Trump's social media post criticizing "FAKE NEWS" reporting. The administration cited national security concerns, but the judge noted cited stories were routine reporting, including one published months before a reporter's pass was renewed.