Judge restores White House access for banned news outlets

A judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must restore White House access for three news outlets banned last week, citing a lack of due process and questioning national security claims. The temporary ruling remains in effect for two weeks while the case proceeds. The judge noted the outlets were not given an opportunity to appeal the revocation of their credentials and expressed doubt about the administration's national security justification. President Donald Trump had said the ban was due to "untruthful and negative coverage" of him. Major TV networks have boycotted some White House coverage in solidarity with the banned outlets. It remains unclear whether journalists will access the White House for Thursday's state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Hearst Television received no comment from the White House or Justice Department as of Thursday morning.