White House Defies Court: CNN, Politico Still Blocked

The White House is still blocking reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from covering official events. This is happening even after a federal court ruled that the ban is likely illegal. A judge had ordered the White House to restore press credentials for these outlets. The court found that banning specific journalists because of their reporting likely violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press. But the Trump administration has not complied. The three news organizations remain excluded from press briefings and other White House access. The case is part of a broader conflict between the administration and major news outlets over press access. Legal experts say the standoff could return to court, where the judge may hold the administration in contempt for ignoring the order.