# White House Restores Media Access

> White House allows CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists back into grounds after court order.
- Title: White House Restores Media Access · Rolling Stone | Shortify
- Summary: White House allows CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists back into grounds after court order. White House reinstated press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/white-house-defies-court-order-media-ban-cnn-msnow-politico-1235630988
- Author: Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:42:50+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: white house, cnn, ms now, politico, federal court, press credentials, first amendment
## White House Blocks Media
The White House barred journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after revoking their press credentials.
## Court Order to Reinstatement
A federal judge ruled the White House must return press credentials for the three outlets immediately.
## Trump's Ban Violates Law
Trump banned the outlets on Truth Social, claiming they covered him poorly, violating the First Amendment.
## Judge Challenges Security Claims
Judge Kelly stated the administration's national security claims lacked evidence to justify revoking press credentials.
## Media Access Restored
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists were allowed back onto White House grounds after court order.
## Key takeaway

White House reinstated press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico following federal court order to comply with media access.