Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban

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What happened

A court has ordered the US government to reinstate access to the building for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:29:35 UTC.

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  1. Judge orders Trump administration to restore journalists' access to White House

  2. Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned

  3. US judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico

  4. Judge temporarily overturns Trump's White House media ban

  5. Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split

  6. Judge lifts Trump ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

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