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The Straits Times. (2026, October 8). CNN, MS NOW, Politico to urge judge to block White House ban long-term. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/cnn-ms-now-politico-to-urge-judge-to-block-white-house-ban-long-term
The Straits Times. “CNN, MS NOW, Politico to urge judge to block White House ban long-term.” The Straits Times, 8 Oct. 2026, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/cnn-ms-now-politico-to-urge-judge-to-block-white-house-ban-long-term.
The Straits Times. “CNN, MS NOW, Politico to urge judge to block White House ban long-term.” The Straits Times, October 8, 2026. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/cnn-ms-now-politico-to-urge-judge-to-block-white-house-ban-long-term.
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CNN, MS NOW, and Politico are set to appear before U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly in Washington federal court on Thursday to request an extension of a temporary restraining order that blocks their banishment from the White House by President Trump. The outlets argue that the revocation of their press credentials was unlawful retaliation for their coverage, while the Justice Department contends they endangered national security by publishing classified information. Topics like construction of Trump's White House ballroom and turnout at the Republican midterm convention have been cited as threats to national security by the administration. Judge Kelly previously issued a temporary restraining order on September 24, finding that revoking the outlets' passes likely violated their Fifth Amendment rights, though he did not rule on First Amendment claims. The legal battle is now focused on whether the judge will grant a preliminary injunction preventing further White House restrictions while the case proceeds.