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Judge concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling

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D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly concluded a hearing on Wednesday regarding President Donald Trump’s ban of three news organizations from the White House without issuing an immediate ruling. During the hearing, lawyers presented arguments about whether the ban violates constitutional protections. The judge indicated that he would consider the information provided and aim to deliver a decision as soon as possible.

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On September 18, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced an immediate ban on several news outlets from entering the White House, including CNN, MS NOW (formerly MSNBC), and Politico. In a social media post on his platform Truth Social, Trump accused these outlets of reporting "fiction and lies" when covering the U.S. government. The decision sparked legal action with CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filing lawsuits arguing their First Amendment rights were violated. A federal court temporarily blocked the ban but it remains contentious, with the Justice Department petitioning for its reinstatement on October 3rd. This move escalates long-standing tensions between Trump and major media outlets, raising significant concerns over freedom of the press in the United States.

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Constitution D.C. District Court White House the White House

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Kelly PERSON · 2× D.C. District Court ORG · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Tim Kelly PERSON · 1× Trump PERSON · 1× White House ORG · 1× the White House ORG · 1×

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D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly ended a Wednesday hearing on whether President Donald Trump's move banning three news organization from the White House violates the Constitution with no ruling after hearing arguments from both sides.

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Judge concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling Judge Kelly said he would consider what he heard from attorneys. asserted

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"I'll consider what you've told me today and try to get you an answer as soon as I can," Kelly told the attorneys. asserted

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