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Judge Schedules Hearing on CNN, MSNBC, Politico Restraining Order

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:08 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds on September 22, 2026.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit seeking a restraining order.
The Justice Department argued White House access is a privilege, not a right, citing national-security risks.
Attorney Michael Velchik said the outlets breached professionalism standards and released sensitive or classified data.
Judge Timothy Kelly scheduled a hearing on the restraining-order request for Wednesday.

History

Historical Context

June 1971, the Nixon administration tried to enjoin the New York Times from publishing the classified Pentagon Papers. On June 30, 1971 the Supreme Court rejected the request in a 6-3 decision, holding that prior restraint carries a heavy presumption against constitutional validity. The ruling entrenched First Amendment press protection and remains a key benchmark for later executive-media clashes.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds on September 22, 2026.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit seeking a restraining order.
The Justice Department argued White House access is a privilege, not a right, citing national-security risks.
Attorney Michael Velchik said the outlets breached professionalism standards and released sensitive or classified data.
Judge Timothy Kelly scheduled a hearing on the restraining-order request for Wednesday.

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