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Judge blocks Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Outlets agree that a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to maintain White House access for three news organizations while their lawsuit continues.

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At a glance

  • A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds.12345
  • The decision allows the three news organizations to keep their White House access while their lawsuit moves forward.24

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House grounds.12345

The judge issued the ruling on Tuesday to halt the administration's restrictions on the three outlets.14

Under the decision, the news organizations are allowed to retain their access while their lawsuit challenging the ban proceeds.24

Where sources agree

  • Judge blocked White House ban on three media outlets5 of 5
  • Outlets retain press access while litigation continues3 of 5

Who covered this

5 National

Sources

  1. 1NPRCNN, MS NOW and Politico prevail against White House — for now ↗
  2. 2The New York TimesFederal Judge Again Blocks Trump’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico ↗
  3. 3CNBCJudge extends block on Trump White House ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico ↗
  4. 4AxiosJudge orders White House to reinstate press access until litigation concludes ↗
  5. 5DeadlineJudge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Resume Ban On CNN, MS NOW & Politico From White House Grounds ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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