White House Blocks Politico and CNN Reporters Despite Court Order
The White House refused entry to reporters from Politico, CNN, and MS NOW on Thursday despite a court order temporarily lifting their press credentials ban. Secret Service staff confiscated their passes and denied access to the grounds. A federal judge had suspended the 14-day ban, which President Trump imposed Friday over alleged false reporting. The outlets filed a constitutional lawsuit Monday, claiming violations of press freedom, with many media organizations including Fox News condemning the move. Some journalists with existing credentials were allowed entry, while others were turned away without explanation. The White House offered temporary day passes as an alternative to the revoked permanent "hard passes."