Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration’s Ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, September 24, 2026 — A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction, halting President Trump’s administration’s ban on access for several news organizations to White House grounds. The order mandates the restoration of credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, allowing their journalists to resume covering events from within the White House.

The ruling comes as part of a broader dispute between the Trump administration and various media outlets. While the specific details of the ongoing dispute were not fully elaborated in the ruling, the judge’s decision intervenes in the administration’s ability to restrict access for these particular news organizations.

The exact date the ban was implemented was not provided. The contractor responsible for enforcing such bans, if any, was also not specified.

This temporary block means that representatives from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico will regain access to White House grounds, which had previously been revoked. The judge’s order is temporary, indicating that further legal proceedings may follow to determine the final resolution of the access dispute.

The fine amount, if any was associated with the ban, was not provided. The outcome of inspections, code violations, or permit status related to this specific ban were also not detailed.

The judge’s name was not publicly disclosed in the available information.

The ruling signifies a judicial pause on the administration’s efforts to bar specific news outlets, at least until a more comprehensive review of the case can be conducted. The implications for future interactions between the White House and the press corps remain subject to ongoing legal developments.

Story summarized from the original created by JOCELYN NOVECK and HALLIE GOLDEN, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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