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Judge Restores Credentials as Trump Blocks Full Press Pool

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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President Donald Trump continues to block CNN, MS NOW and Politico from Oval Office and Air Force One access.
They amended lawsuit Wednesday seeking full press pool access and permanent injunctive relief.
Judge Tim Kelly restored credentials but did not order restoration of pool duties.
Since Jan 2025, Trump held 138 Oval Office and 121 Air Force One events, answering at least 4,700 questions.

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President Donald Trump continues to block CNN, MS NOW and Politico from Oval Office and Air Force One access.
They amended lawsuit Wednesday seeking full press pool access and permanent injunctive relief.
Judge Tim Kelly restored credentials but did not order restoration of pool duties.
Since Jan 2025, Trump held 138 Oval Office and 121 Air Force One events, answering at least 4,700 questions.