US judge blocks Trump ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House, orders him to restore access

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What happened

A judge has ordered President Trump to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after he banned the media outlets from the premises.

Key facts

  • A judge has ordered President Trump to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico after he banned the media outlets from the premises.
  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:42:00 UTC.

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  1. Judge considers restoring journalists' access to White House after Trump's ban

  2. US judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

  3. US judge blocks Trump ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House, orders him to restore access

  4. 'Restore access': US court blocks Trump's ban on TV networks from White House

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

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

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

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