Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of White House Press Access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately and temporarily reinstate White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The judge ruled that revoking the journalists' press badges was done without constitutionally adequate due process and…
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, September 24, 2026 —
A federal judge has issued an order mandating the Trump administration to immediately and temporarily restore White House press access for three news organizations: CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.
The ruling, which is effective for a period of 14 days, addresses the revocation of press credentials previously issued to journalists representing these outlets. According to the judge’s decision, the process by which these press badges were revoked was found to be deficient in providing constitutionally adequate due process.
The specific details regarding the timeline or circumstances that led to the initial revocation of press access were not provided in the summary. Similarly, information concerning the individuals or entities within the Trump administration responsible for the decision to revoke the credentials was not stated. The judge’s order requires the immediate reinstatement of access for the journalists affected, pending further proceedings or the expiration of the 14-day period.
The order signifies a temporary reprieve for the news organizations involved, allowing their journalists to resume their work within the White House. The judge’s finding of a lack of constitutionally adequate due process suggests a legal challenge to the administration’s actions regarding press access was successful on procedural grounds. Further details about the legal arguments presented and the specific implications beyond the 14-day period were not detailed in the summary.
The contractor or government agency responsible for the administration of White House press credentials, and their specific role in this decision, was not specified. The exact nature of the due process concerns outlined by the judge, beyond the general statement of inadequacy, was also not elaborated upon in the provided information.
This development centers on the administration’s handling of press access and the legal rights of journalists accredited to cover White House events and briefings. The 14-day duration indicates that this is likely a preliminary injunction, and the case may proceed to further legal review.
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