Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, restoring White House access

By Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio September 24, 2026 / 1:29 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A federal judge early Thursday morning temporarily blocked senior Trump administration officials from barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and said their journalists' press credentials must be immediately restored.U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly granted a request for temporary relief from the three news outlets that reinstates their access to the White House grounds while they challenge President Trump's move to ban them from the complex because of their coverage of his administration. Lawyers for CNN, MS NOW and Politico have argued that the restriction violates the First Amendment and their right to due process.This is a breaking story; it will be updated. Legal expert breaks down White House media ban as federal judge still to issue ruling 03:39 Legal expert breaks down White House media ban as federal judge still to issue ruling (03:39)