US judge orders Trump to restore White House press access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico
A US federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to restore White House press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, ruling the ban likely violates the Constitution. The decision suspends the restriction for 14 days while the case proceeds. Judge Tim Kelly rejected the government's national security justification, noting Trump himself cited the outlets' "supposed lack of truthfulness and negativity." The three news organizations sued Monday, arguing the ban violated First Amendment protections and due process rights. The ruling comes weeks before November 3 legislative elections, with Trump's approval ratings at record lows. A coalition of press freedom groups and news outlets, including Reuters and Fox News, filed a brief supporting the journalists.