Federal judge orders White House to restore press badges for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily reinstate White House press badges for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after they were banned, with journalists regaining access Thursday afternoon. President Trump falsely claimed the outlets refused to cover Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival, despite their coverage, while the White House TV pool suspended operations pending confirmation of CNN's status. A judge found the ban lacked constitutionally adequate due process. The administration has a history of violating court orders, with judges finding violations in at least 31 lawsuits. Trump also joked about China's "friendliest press corps," drawing criticism given China's authoritarian press restrictions.