Federal judge rejects White House security argument, orders press access restored
A US federal judge has dismissed national security justifications for barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, ordering access reinstated.
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, rejecting the administration's argument that national security concerns justified excluding the outlets.
The ruling directly addresses one of the central defenses the White House had offered for barring the three news organizations from the premises, finding that the security rationale did not hold up under judicial scrutiny.
The decision adds to a broader legal and political debate over press access to the White House, an issue that touches on longstanding norms governing how the executive branch interacts with journalists covering the presidency.
News organizations and press freedom groups have generally maintained that restricting access based on an outlet's coverage, rather than legitimate security or logistical concerns, raises serious questions about government interference with independent journalism.
The White House has not yet indicated whether it will comply immediately with the order or seek to challenge the ruling further. The case is expected to remain a point of scrutiny as it plays out in the courts.
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- Federal judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW, Politico — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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