US judge lifts White House ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico

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A US federal judge has temporarily lifted the White House ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, ruling the exclusion was likely unconstitutional. The order is effective for 14 days. Judge Tim Kelly stated the journalists' credentials were revoked without a constitutionally appropriate process, violating their right to notice and a hearing. The media outlets had sued on Monday, claiming the administration acted without warning because it disliked their coverage. President Trump defended the ban as action against "fake news," citing national security. However, the judge noted no pre-lawsuit records supported this, and the cited CNN report was months old. Over 50 media organizations protested, and even Fox News joined the criticism.


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