Federal judge orders reinstatement of White House press access
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Donald Trump, US Federal Court
Washington D.C., USA
September 2026
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The court ruled the ban likely violated constitutional due process rights. The administration had cited national security concerns, which the judge rejected.
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