A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order compelling the Trump administration to restore White House press access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The ruling follows President Trump’s decision last week to revoke the credentials of the three networks, an action they argue violated their First Amendment rights.
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted the 14-day order, allowing the outlets to resume reporting from the White House while their joint lawsuit proceeds. Theodore J. Boutrous, an attorney representing the news organizations, praised the decision as a vindication of freedom of the press, due process, and the rule of law.
NPR’s David Folkenflik reported that the court expressed skepticism regarding the administration’s justification for the ban, which cited national security concerns. Judge Kelly noted that defendants failed to provide evidence demonstrating how specific reporting identified in their letters to the plaintiffs actually damaged national security.
The decision comes as diplomatic tensions and domestic political dynamics remain under intense scrutiny. Meanwhile, President Trump is set to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House, marking Xi’s first state visit to the U.S. in 11 years.
In other developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United Nations General Assembly, warning that Russia’s war poses a global threat. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also spoke at the UNGA, criticizing U.S. policy and presenting images he claimed showed children killed in American strikes.
Additionally, broadcaster Tucker Carlson discussed his growing distance from the Trump administration in a recent interview, citing disagreements over the war in Iran and suggesting that external forces influence both major American political parties.
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