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Major update: White House restores access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists
The White House said on September 24 that it restored access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists under US District Judge Timothy Kelly's temporary restraining order. CNN and MS NOW then confirmed access; Politico's reinstatement was announced by the White House. All three had reported being turned away hours after the order took effect.
The White House said on September 24 that it restored access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists under US District Judge Timothy Kelly's temporary restraining order. CNN and MS NOW then confirmed access; Politico's reinstatement was announced by the White House. All three had reported being turned away hours after the order took effect.
Why it matters
Restored access puts the court's order into effect on the ground and temporarily lifts the White House ban on the three outlets, but the lawsuit continues. The 14-day restraining order is not a final judgment, and the core First Amendment, due-process and executive-power issues remain before the court.
Full report
US District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a temporary restraining order requiring the administration to immediately return White House passes to CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists and to stop enforcing the September 18 ban for 14 days.
Hours after the order took effect, Politico said a reporter was still turned away and the credential confiscated. MS NOW reporter Laura Barrón-López and CNN also said personnel could not enter. The outlets sought an emergency follow-up hearing. It was unclear whether the problem was deliberate noncompliance or an entry-system issue, and the court made no contempt finding.
Reuters reported at 16:10 UTC that the White House said access had been restored for all three outlets. CNN and MS NOW separately confirmed that their personnel were allowed in. Politico's reinstatement was announced by the White House; N Globe had not seen a separate Politico confirmation by update time.
Kelly said the outlets were likely to show First Amendment and due-process violations and that the record lacked factual support for the government's national-security claim. The order lasts 14 days and is temporary relief, not a final judgment on the case.
The accompanying image is an N Globe editorial illustration, not footage of the hearing or White House. Verification status: corrected/updated. News value: A-level major news. Origin region: United States. Primary section: Politics. Related region: World. Latest source time: Reuters, September 24, 2026, 16:10 UTC. N Globe update: 17:10 UTC.
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