Judge Orders White House to Restore Press Credentials for CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO
A U.S. District Court judge in Washington D.C. has ordered the White House to immediately restore press credentials for three news organizations – CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO – that had been banned from the White House. The temporary order…
Kansas City, MO, September 24, 2026 — A U.S. District Court judge in Washington D.C. has issued a temporary order mandating the immediate restoration of press credentials for three news organizations: CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO. These credentials had previously been revoked, barring the journalists from accessing the White House.
The ruling, which came from a federal court in the nation’s capital, requires the White House to reinstate the credentials for representatives of the three media outlets. The specifics of the ban, including the reasons for the revocation or the exact date the ban was enacted, were not detailed in the order. The judge’s directive is designed as an interim measure.
This temporary injunction is slated to remain in effect for a period of 14 days. During this time, the news organizations’ access to White House grounds and briefings is expected to be restored. The court’s action allows for the continuation of legal proceedings related to the credential revocations.
The case will proceed following this initial 14-day period. Further details regarding the legal arguments, the identity of the judge, or the court’s ultimate decision beyond this temporary restoration are pending as the litigation continues.
Story summarized from the original created by Jane Norman on missouriindependent.com, see more information here.
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