<p>District court judge Timothy Kelly ruled on October 13, 2026, that the White House must continue allowing journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico to access the building while a lawsuit against the Trump administration is ongoing.</p><p>Judge Kelly had previously granted a 14-day reprieve on September 24, 2026, after the Trump administration blocked access to these media outlets on September 18, 2026. The ban was described by the president as a response to what he termed their constant 'reporting' of 'FAKE NEWS'.</p>
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Federal Judge Orders Continued White House Access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico
A federal judge has ordered the White House to maintain access for journalists from CNN, MS Now, and Politico while a lawsuit against the Trump administration is pending. The ruling follows a previous ban imposed by the administration in September 2026, which the judge temporarily lifted.
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