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Three media outlets still excluded from the White House despite court ruling

CNN, MS NOW, and Politico remain barred from accessing the White House, despite a court ruling ordering their reinstatement.

24 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Three media outlets, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, remain excluded from the White House even after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore their credentials. Reports indicate that these journalists were prevented from entering on Thursday, just hours after the judge's decision.

The Trump administration justified this exclusion by citing national security concerns, while Donald Trump accuses these media outlets of spreading 'false information.' This situation has led the three organizations to seek judicial intervention to contest their exclusion.

During an initial video conference hearing, the judge appeared skeptical of the administration's decision but postponed his final ruling. For now, the exclusion of the journalists remains in effect despite the court's ruling.

Sources indicate that following the judge's order, there was no immediate change regarding the access of the affected media. According to statements from their representatives, journalists were unable to enter the White House building.

The Department of Justice asserted that the government had the right to control journalists' access to restricted presidential areas based on disagreements related to their coverage. This stance has drawn criticism from members of the press.

The current situation highlights a conflict between the Trump administration and certain media outlets, with a growing number of lawsuits ongoing. According to some estimates, there are currently 356 legal cases between the administration and third parties, underscoring the tense climate between the government and the press.

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