A federal judge ruled early on September 24, 2026, that CNN, MS NOW, and Politico must be given back their White House press credentials immediately, finding that President Donald Trump's ban on the three outlets was most likely unconstitutional.
Trump had directed that the outlets be barred from the White House the week before the ruling, NBC News reported. The Financial Times described the move as a major escalation against media.
The judge's order requires the White House to reinstate access for all three organizations without delay.