Judge Blocks Trump's White House Ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico

A US judge has blocked President Donald Trump's ban on journalists from CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from the White House, ruling the exclusion was likely unconstitutional, according to Reuters. The three outlets were denied access on Saturday, a day after Trump announced the ban and revoked their credentials without warning, claiming they spread "fake news." The judge's decision halts the prohibition pending further legal review. The outlets filed a lawsuit on Monday, stating the government does not decide what the press reports. Four other TV networks—ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News—had refused to replace CNN in the White House pool and suspended joint coverage in protest.