White House blocks reporters despite judge’s order to restore access

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored from the ban the president had announced on Sept.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:02:45 UTC.

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

  2. Judge orders White House to restore access to barred media companies

  3. CNN, MS NOW, Politico still barred from White House despite court ruling

  4. White House 'repeatedly violated' court order to restore press access, say media outlets

  5. White House blocks reporters despite judge’s order to restore access

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Judge orders White House to restore access to barred media companies

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban of three news outlets from the White House grounds, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24