A judge has temporarily overturned a media ban that had barred certain news organisations from entering the White House building, ordering the US government to reinstate access for CNN, Politico and MS NOW.
The order restores the outlets' ability to enter the White House building while the underlying legal dispute is adjudicated. It is a provisional ruling intended to preserve the status quo pending further proceedings.
The decision marks a judicial check on actions that affect press access to the executive branch and will be followed by additional court consideration before a final resolution is reached. The precise legal basis for the judge's decision and the timetable for further hearings were not detailed in the initial ruling.
The reinstatement applies specifically to access to the White House building; further questions about access to particular events, briefings or press privileges may be addressed as the case moves forward. The temporary order does not constitute a final ruling on the merits of the dispute.