A federal judge ruled President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico likely unconstitutional and ordered the White House to restore their press credentials. Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued a 14‑day restraining order, finding the outlets would likely succeed in arguing the administration violated due process by revoking credentials without notice or a chance to respond.

The decision, hailed by media lawyers, temporarily reinstates access for the three organizations while litigation continues. The ban, announced via Truth Social, sparked solidarity actions from other news outlets and a broader pattern of access disputes under Trump’s second term. Previous similar cases involving CNN’s Jim Acosta and The Associated Press remain ongoing, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also imposed new restrictions on Pentagon media.

The ruling underscores ongoing battles over press freedoms and governmental transparency.