US judge orders White House to restore press credentials for CNN, MSNBC, Politico

A US judge has ordered the White House to immediately restore press credentials to CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, temporarily blocking President Donald Trump's ban on the three outlets. Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day restraining order on September 24, ruling the credential revocations lacked "constitutionally adequate process." He stated journalists must receive notice and a hearing before being deprived of protected interests, pending further court review. The ban, announced September 18, escalated Trump's conflict with media he calls "fake news." The outlets argued they were targeted for coverage content and called the move a "clear violation" of the First Amendment.