White House restores CNN, MS NOW, and Politico access after judge blocks ban

The White House reinstated press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Thursday after a federal judge ruled President Donald Trump's ban of the outlets likely unconstitutional and ordered their credentials restored. Judge Tim Kelly issued a 14-day halt to the ban, finding the revocation likely violated due process rights and lacked factual support for national security claims. The reinstatement followed hours of blocked entry, prompting the outlets to request an emergency hearing, which was denied after the White House confirmed badges were dropped at the gate. The dispute marks the sharpest conflict between Trump and the press, occurring during his UN appearance and hosting of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The White House television pool suspended coverage until CNN is formally reinstated, and no cameras captured Xi's arrival ceremony.