CNN, MSNOW, Politico Seek Permanent Court Order On Trump Press Access
CNN, MSNOW and Politico filed an amended complaint on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, asking a federal court to issue a permanent order restoring their access to President Trump's White House press settings.[1]
The outlets say the White House is still excluding their reporters from the press pool in locations including the Oval Office and Air Force One, even after prior judicial relief intended to restore access.[1]
Judge Timothy Kelly previously found the bans likely violated the First Amendment as unlawful viewpoint discrimination and the Fifth Amendment right to due process.[1]
The White House argues it need not admit outlets whose coverage the president dislikes, and it had not yet answered the amended filing by Thursday, October 29, 2026.[1]
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- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, CNN, MSNOW and Politico filed an amended complaint seeking a permanent order restoring their Trump press access.
- The outlets say the White House is still excluding their reporters from the press pool in places like the Oval Office and Air Force One despite Judge Timothy Kelly’s earlier orders.
- Kelly previously found the bans likely violated the First Amendment as unlawful viewpoint discrimination and the Fifth Amendment right to due process.
- The White House argues it need not admit outlets whose coverage the president dislikes and had not yet answered the amended filing by Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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