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

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily restore White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, whose credentials were revoked last week. Judge Timothy Kelly granted a 14-day restraining order after the outlets sued, arguing their constitutional rights were violated. The judge expressed skepticism about the administration's national security justification, noting no evidence linked the reporting to security damage. The White House had banned the outlets following President Trump's criticism of their coverage, while the Justice Department cited national security concerns. The ruling challenges the administration's rationale for the credential revocations.