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

A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, ruling that the bans violated basic due process guarantees. Judge Timothy Kelly said the outlets were not notified or given a chance to contest the decision before losing access, citing the constitutional rule that individuals must receive notice and a hearing before being deprived of protected interests. The White House had justified the bans on national security grounds, but Kelly noted one cited article was published months before the reporter's pass was renewed, weakening the government's timeline.