🔴 US judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
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Summary
A US federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The judge ruled that the ban on these news outlets was likely unconstitutional.Key Facts
- President Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access on September 18, 2026.
- The ban led to the journalists being denied entry and having their passes taken away.
- US District Judge Tim Kelly, who was appointed by Trump, ordered the ban to be lifted.
- The judge's decision was based on the idea that banning the media was likely against the Constitution.
- The five major US TV broadcasters stopped their White House pool coverage in support of CNN.
- Nearly 50 news organizations and the White House Correspondents' Association asked the court to reverse the ban.
- President Trump criticized CNN coverage outside the White House during the UN General Assembly.
- The White House launched a streaming service called "Trump TV" to share official videos and remarks.
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