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Politics · October 14, 2026

The Trump administration must maintain White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while a legal challenge plays out over Trump’s attempt to ban the news outlets, a federal judge ruled

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A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction requiring the Trump administration to maintain White House access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico while a lawsuit regarding the outlets' banning proceeds. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly’s order preserves the status quo, extending a previous temporary restraining order. The media organizations argue the ban is a violation of the First Amendment and due process, while the Department of Justice contends that White House access is a privilege and that the outlets violated professionalism standards by reporting falsehoods and sensitive information.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's media ban.
  • The order requires the White House to maintain access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
  • The injunction preserves the 'status quo' while the legal challenge continues.
  • The Department of Justice argued that White House access is a privilege rather than a right.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The DOJ cited specific stories from the outlets that it claimed violated 'standards of professionalism and decorum'.
  • President Trump stated on social media that media outlets should not be allowed to report 'fiction and lies' about the administration.
  • Justice Department lawyer Michael Velchik argued that the President has broad authority to remove outlets based on national security determinations.

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