Federal Judge Orders Reinstatement of White House Press Passes for CNN, MS NOW, Politico; Reporters Still Denied Entry
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate White House press passes for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, who had been denied access. Despite the order, reporters were reportedly still blocked from entering the premises.
Pittsburgh, PA, September 24, 2026 — A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate White House press credentials for journalists representing CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, who had previously been denied access. The order, issued by the court, mandated the immediate reinstatement of these press passes.
However, reports indicate that despite the judge’s directive, reporters from these news organizations were allegedly still prevented from entering the White House premises. The specific judge who issued the order was not immediately identified in public reports. The reasons for the initial denial of press passes were also not detailed in the provided information.
This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the White House and certain media outlets. The decision by the court to mandate the reinstatement of credentials suggests a judicial finding that the denial of access was improper. The subsequent reports of continued exclusion, even after the court order, raise questions about compliance and the practical implementation of the judicial ruling.
The names of the specific journalists affected, beyond the outlets they represent, were not provided. Similarly, the timeline detailing when the passes were initially revoked, when the lawsuit was filed, and the precise date of the judge’s order were not specified. The outcome of the continued denial of entry following the court’s mandate remains unclear.
The legal challenge aimed to restore access for the journalists whose credentials had been revoked, arguing that the denial violated their First Amendment rights. The court’s order was a significant development in this legal dispute. The reported actions of blocking reporters post-order could lead to further legal proceedings or public scrutiny.
Further details regarding the specific legal arguments, the Trump administration’s response to the order, and the next steps for the affected journalists have not been made public. The compliance status of the court’s order and any subsequent actions taken by the White House are also not fully elaborated upon in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk on www.wpxi.com, see more information here.
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