Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters say they're still blocked

• U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the White House to restore press credentials for POLITICO, CNN, and MS NOW on Thursday. • The judge granted a temporary restraining order following a joint lawsuit filed by the three news organizations to challenge the revocations.

• A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to ban three news organizations from the White House grounds on Thursday. • The court ruling specifically requires that access be restored for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico.

• CNN, MS Now, and Politico reported that the White House repeatedly violated a court order to restore press access on Thursday. • Attorney Theodore Boutrous Jr. stated the judge's ruling vindicated freedom of the press, due process, and the rule of law.

• The Secret Service confiscated a POLITICO reporter's press pass on Thursday morning and denied them access to the White House. • This action occurred hours after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately restore access for news organizations banned from the complex last week.

• A Senate Judiciary subcommittee held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the use of Flock cameras, which are automated license plate readers. • One witness described a mistake involving these cameras that resulted in an innocent woman spending 86 hours in solitary confinement.

• Journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO are seeking an emergency hearing after being denied entry to the White House despite a court order. • Federal Judge Timothy Kelly ruled that the Trump administration must immediately return press passes and stated the ban is likely unconstitutional.

• The European Union Agency for Asylum reported that asylum applications across EU+ countries continued to decline during the first half of 2026. • EU+ countries, which include the 27 EU Member States, Norway, and Switzerland, received approximately 332,000 applications for international protection.

• CNN, MS NOW, and Politico argued in court that President Trump violated their First Amendment rights by blocking their access to the White House complex. • Judge Timothy J. Kelly of the U.S. District Court in Washington stated on Wednesday that he would issue a ruling as soon as possible.

• CNN, MSNBC, and Politico filed a lawsuit against President Trump asking a federal judge to protect their constitutional rights. • The news organizations claim the president is attempting to restrict their operations because he dislikes their coverage of his administration.

• A judge blocked a ban by Donald Trump and ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. • Delcy Rodriguez stated that the Venezuelan government has begun a political dialogue with opposition sectors to ensure a transparent election process.

• OVHcloud warned that European AI gigafactories face significant revenue hurdles due to high operational costs and limited market demand. • The company identified these financial pressures as primary risks to the commercial viability of large-scale AI infrastructure projects.