Judge extends access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico at White House

The short version
- A federal judge extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters from the White House.
- The judge ruled that revoking the journalists' hard badges likely violated their First and Fifth Amendment rights.
- The decision follows a prior temporary restraining order issued last month.
- The judge noted that Trump's public remarks indicated the ban was based on perceived bias and inaccuracy in reporting.
- The media outlets argue the ban is an attempt to suppress unfavorable coverage and are pursuing legal action.
What we don’t know yet
- Whether the final trial will uphold or overturn the preliminary injunction.
- What specific changes, if any, the White House may make to press access policies in the future.
- How the broader legal precedent will affect press access under future administrations.
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First reported by CBS News Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban targeting CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The New York Times Federal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
DW US judge extends media outlets’ White House access
The Hill Judge extends order allowing CNN, Politico, MS NOW White House press access
All 15 articles
- Fox News, right-leaningWhite House confirms appeal as Trump-appointed judge extends ruling restoring CNN, MS NOW, Politico access
- Al Jazeera English, left-leaningJudge extends White House access for US media outlets amid Trump standoff
- The Guardian, left-leaningTrump heads to rallies in Arizona and Montana after campaign stop-off in Alaska – US politics live
- Washington Examiner, right-leaningJudge extends MS Now, CNN, and Politico’s White House access indefinitely
- CTV News, centreJudge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House
- The Times of India, right-leaningUS judge allows CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters to keep White House access
- NPR, left-leaningCNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now
- ABC News, left-leaningFederal judge grants preliminary injunction continuing to block Trump’s media ban
- The Straits Times, centreUS judge extends White House access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico amid legal fight
- Sky News, centreJudge extends White House access for media outlets banned by Trump