Federal Judge Orders White House to Restore Press Access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge has temporarily ordered the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after they were banned. Reporters from these outlets, however, stated they remained blocked from entering the White House hours after the…
Philadelphia, PA, September 24, 2026 — A federal judge has issued a temporary order directing the White House to reinstate press credentials for reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, following an earlier ban.
The ruling, which mandates the restoration of access, was made by a federal judge. However, reporters representing the three news organizations reported that they were still denied entry to the White House grounds several hours after the judicial order was issued. The specifics of the judge’s order and the precise timeline of the ban were not detailed in the provided information.
The ban on these news outlets had previously prevented their journalists from accessing White House briefings and events. The temporary injunction suggests a legal challenge to the administration’s decision to restrict access for these specific media organizations.
Despite the court’s directive, the on-the-ground experience reported by journalists indicated that the ban remained in effect, highlighting a potential delay or lack of immediate compliance following the ruling. Further information regarding the White House’s official response to the order or the steps being taken to comply with the judicial mandate was not immediately available.
The situation underscores ongoing tensions between the White House and certain news organizations regarding press access and coverage. The temporary nature of the order implies that legal proceedings may continue to determine the final status of press credentials for these outlets.
Story summarized from the original created by JOCELYN NOVECK, HALLIE GOLDEN and LAURIE KELLMAN on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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