Judge orders White House to restore CNN, MSNBC, and Politico press access

A federal judge ordered the White House to immediately restore press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling that President Donald Trump's ban on the outlets was likely unconstitutional. The 14-day temporary restraining order reinstates their credentials while their legal challenge proceeds. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly wrote that the plaintiffs likely succeed on grounds their hard passes were revoked without due process, noting Trump did not dispute they received no notice or hearing. The judge rejected national security justifications, citing Trump's own statements focusing on reporting negativity rather than security concerns. The White House had offered outlets a chance to contest the decision in writing by Friday, citing articles about munitions stockpiles and other topics. Trump, who nominated Kelly, said he expected an unfavorable ruling and would appeal.