A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration likely acted unconstitutionally by barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, and the outlets say the administration kept blocking some reporters even after the court order. Judge Timothy Kelly issued a temporary restraining order on Sept. 24, 2026, rejecting the administration’s national-security justification and finding likely Fifth Amendment due-process violations; the article says some reporters were denied entry and some press credentials were confiscated afterward.
Why it matters: This is a direct government access and censorship fight affecting the public’s ability to receive independent reporting from the White House. It matters immediately to journalists, civil-liberties watchers, and the public because it signals potential defiance of a court order and an ongoing restriction on press access.
Freedom of the Press Foundation
2026.09.25
97% relevant
This source directly updates the same event by noting Judge Timothy Kelly's ruling against the White House media ban and adding that compliance remained spotty even after the temporary restraining order, with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico still reporting continued denial of access.
Freedom of the Press Foundation
2026.09.24
100% relevant
This article appears to establish a distinct new event: a Sept. 24 court ruling against a White House media ban and the administration’s alleged continued exclusion of specific outlets despite the restraining order.
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