United States | October 14, 2026. A federal judge has extended an order protecting White House access for journalists from CNN, Politico and MS NOW while their legal challenge proceeds. The dispute followed an administration decision to bar the organizations, which critics say punished unfavorable reporting. Judge Timothy Kelly found that the plaintiffs were likely to succeed on claims involving unlawful viewpoint discrimination. The injunction is not a final judgment, but it preserves access during the litigation. The case is a significant test of how the First Amendment applies to government press credentials.
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