Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Press Access for CNN, Politico, and MS Now
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House press access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico, citing likely due process violations. Despite the ruling, reporters from these outlets were initially denied entry, leading them to request an…
Denver, CO, September 24, 2026 — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate press credentials for reporters from CNN, MS Now, and Politico, ruling that their initial denial of access likely constituted a violation of due process. The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by the media organizations after their access to the White House was revoked.
The judge’s decision found that the grounds for revoking the press access may have infringed upon the reporters’ rights, necessitating the restoration of their credentials. This ruling represents a significant development in the ongoing relationship between the Trump administration and members of the press covering its activities.
However, despite the federal judge’s directive, reporters from the affected outlets were reportedly denied entry to the White House following the ruling. This initial defiance of the court’s order led the media organizations to take further action.
In response to the continued denial of access, representatives for CNN, MS Now, and Politico have requested an emergency hearing. This urgent legal step aims to compel the administration to comply fully with the judge’s order and to restore the press access that was previously revoked.
The specific details regarding the exact timeline of the initial denial of access, the precise nature of the due process violations cited by the judge, and the names of the specific administration officials involved in the decision to deny entry were not immediately available or detailed in the provided summary. Similarly, the outcome of the requested emergency hearing has not yet been specified.
The situation highlights the contentious interactions between the administration and certain news organizations, underscoring the legal and logistical challenges involved in managing White House press access.
Story summarized from the original created by Justin Boggs on www.denver7.com, see more information here.
