Journalists for CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to the White House upon judge's orders
By David Folkenflik · Sep 24, 2026Read on npr.org
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U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly granted a 14-day temporary restraining order requiring the Trump administration to restore White House press credentials for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Kelly ruled the administration likely violated constitutional due process rights by abruptly revoking their passes without notice or an opportunity to respond. He also expressed skepticism toward the Justice Department's national security claims, and White House access was restored on Thursday.
