Judge weighs restoring White House access for CNN, MSNBC, Politico

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A US judge is weighing whether to restore White House access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico after President Donald Trump banned them, with the outlets arguing the move violates the First Amendment's free press guarantee. The three news organizations sought a temporary restraining order after Trump barred them on Friday, calling their reporting "fake news" and "fiction and lies." Their journalists had credentials confiscated on Saturday. The Justice Department countered that White House access is "a privilege—not a right," while the White House accused the outlets of publishing falsehoods and sensitive information. District Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee who previously ruled in CNN's favor during Trump's first term, heard arguments. The five major broadcasters halted pool coverage in solidarity, and Trump launched a streaming channel, "Trump TV," amid his ongoing attacks on media as the "enemy of the people."


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