Judge restores White House access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico after Trump ban

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A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three outlets was likely unconstitutional. The ruling is a major setback for Trump in his ongoing conflict with the media. US District Judge Tim Kelly issued the order in a lawsuit filed by the news organizations contesting the ban announced on Sep 18. He ordered the immediate return of press passes and blocked enforcement for 14 days, rejecting national security justifications and citing Trump's own statements about "alleged lack of truthfulness and negativity." The outlets sued on Monday, claiming violations of First Amendment protections and due process rights. The legal battle unfolds weeks before the Nov 3 midterm elections, with press freedom groups and dozens of news organizations supporting the outlets in a legal brief.


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