White House keeps blocking CNN, MS NOW, Politico despite court order

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban preventing CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House, ordering their access be restored. However, journalists from the three outlets reported their access remained blocked hours after the ruling. The judge ruled the outlets met the legal standard for a temporary restraining order, citing a strong likelihood they could prove their press credentials were revoked without due process. The White House argued the president has the right to choose who enters the premises, calling access a privilege, not a right. The dispute stems from Trump's Friday announcement banning the outlets, which he accused of publishing false information and posing a national security risk. Other major networks have shown solidarity by suspending coverage of Trump events, and the Associated Press joined an amicus brief supporting the outlets.