Judge Weighs Lifting Trump's Press Ban on Three Outlets

A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday on whether to allow President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, with a ruling expected soon. The judge did not decide on a temporary restraining order. Lawyers for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico argued the ban violates the First Amendment, citing Trump's general dislike of coverage rather than specific stories. The Justice Department claimed the outlets' reporting jeopardizes national security, while the judge noted prior cases requiring due process for journalists. The ban coincided with TrumpTV's launch, a 24/7 streaming service of presidential footage. The judge previously restored CNN's Jim Acosta's credentials in 2018, and a similar AP ban was partially reinstated on appeal last year.