Federal judge extends order halting White House press ban while considering long-term ruling

A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order through Tuesday that prevents the White House from banning journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico. During a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly expressed skepticism toward the administration's arguments, noting a discrepancy between President Trump’s public statements about 'fake news' and his legal team's claims regarding national security and journalistic standards. The judge indicated that the government faces a significant hurdle regarding 'due process' and 'fair notice' requirements before he issues a ruling on a longer-term preliminary injunction.

A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order through Tuesday that prevents the White House from banning journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico. During a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly expressed skepticism toward the administration's arguments, noting a discrepancy between President Trump’s public statements about 'fake news' and his legal team's claims regarding national security and journalistic standards. The judge indicated that the government faces a significant hurdle regarding 'due process' and 'fair notice' requirements before he issues a ruling on a longer-term preliminary injunction.