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

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A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, ruling the ban likely violates the Constitution. The order blocks enforcement of the suspension for 14 days. District Judge Tim Kelly rejected national security justifications, citing a lack of factual support and noting Trump linked the ban to reporting negativity. The outlets sued Monday, claiming First Amendment and due process violations over the September 18 suspension. The ruling follows a Justice Department argument that press access is a privilege. Press freedom groups and outlets, including Reuters and Fox News, filed briefs supporting the journalists. The case proceeds ahead of November midterm elections.


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