Federal Judge Orders Restoration of Press Credentials for CNN, Politico, MS Now
A federal judge in Washington D.C. has ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore press credentials for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, which had been barred from White House coverage. The judge ruled that the administration likely violated the outlets'…
Cleveland Akron, OH, September 24, 2026 —
A federal judge in Washington D.C. has mandated the immediate reinstatement of press credentials for several news organizations, including CNN, MS Now, and Politico. These outlets had previously been barred from White House coverage.
The ruling, issued by a judge in Washington D.C., found that the administration’s actions in revoking the credentials likely infringed upon the constitutional due process rights of the affected news organizations. To address this, the judge issued a temporary restraining order, which is set to remain in effect for 14 days.
The order requires that the press credentials, which were rescinded by the Trump administration, be restored without delay. The court’s determination suggests a preliminary finding that the process by which the credentials were removed may not have met constitutional standards.
The specific details of the due process rights allegedly violated were not further elaborated beyond the finding of a likely violation. The 14-day restraining order provides an initial period for review and potentially further legal proceedings concerning the ban on White House access for these media outlets.
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