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White House Restores CNN Access After Court Order

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White House blocked CNN from Air Force One for a Tennessee trip, a network confirmed Friday night, escalating a weeklong dispute. President Trump had banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House press pool after a social media announcement, denying them access to the complex on Saturday. The television pool boycotted coverage until CNN’s credentials were restored.

A federal judge ordered immediate reinstatement of journalists’ hard passes on Thursday, and by Friday, CNN was permitted to film President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the National Archives. The TV pool resumed coverage after CNN’s access was reinstated. The lawsuit sought to restore pre-ban access levels, though the judge’s order did not explicitly address pool rotation rules.

Other outlets adjusted coverage in solidarity. The standoff began when Trump announced the ban, leading to denied access and legal action. The White House has not commented on the matter.