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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Restore CNN, Politico Access

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 10:27 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
President Donald Trump revoked the three outlets' credentials on Sept. 18, citing national-security concerns.
The outlets filed an emergency lawsuit demanding immediate restoration and due-process rights.
Kelly set a Tuesday deadline for the administration’s response and scheduled a Wednesday hearing.

History

Historical Context

In June 1971 the U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, rejected President Nixon’s attempt to block the Pentagon Papers, affirming First-Amendment press rights. That precedent underpins Judge Timothy Kelly’s recent order restoring White House press credentials to CNN, MSNBC and Politico, reinforcing judicial checks on executive attempts to silence media.

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Story summary

Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
President Donald Trump revoked the three outlets' credentials on Sept. 18, citing national-security concerns.
The outlets filed an emergency lawsuit demanding immediate restoration and due-process rights.
Kelly set a Tuesday deadline for the administration’s response and scheduled a Wednesday hearing.

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