Federal Judge Blocks White House Ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, ordering the White House to restore their access to the White House grounds.
Providence New Bedford, RI, September 24, 2026 — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction blocking the White House from enforcing a ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The order mandates the White House to reinstate the credentials and access for these news organizations to the White House grounds.
The ruling comes as a direct response to the White House’s decision to revoke press access for the three media outlets, a move that drew immediate criticism from press freedom advocates and the affected news organizations.
Details regarding the specific reasons behind the initial ban were not provided in the summary. The judge’s decision to grant the temporary block indicates a preliminary finding that the ban may have violated legal standards, prompting the court to intervene pending further review.
The order requires the White House to restore access for the journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The duration of this temporary block and the next steps in the legal process were not specified in the provided information. The White House’s response to the ruling was also not detailed.
This development highlights the ongoing tensions between the executive branch and members of the press, particularly concerning access to information and official events. The case underscores the legal mechanisms available to news organizations when access is restricted.
Story summarized from the original created by JOCELYN NOVECK and HALLIE GOLDEN Associated Press on www.wpri.com, see more information here.
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