White House Still Restricting Some Reporters Despite Judge's Order Lifting Press Ban

The White House is continuing to block access for some reporters despite a federal judge's order requiring the administration to lift a press ban announced by President Trump earlier this month, according to a CNBC report.

District Judge Tim Kelly ruled that CNN, MS Now and Politico should have their access to the White House immediately restored, striking down the ban that Trump had announced on September 18.

Compliance Questioned

Despite the judge's ruling, the report indicates that reporters from the affected outlets have continued to face restricted access at the White House, raising questions about whether the administration is fully complying with the court's order.

The original ban, and the legal challenge that followed, added to a broader pattern of tension between the Trump administration and several major US news organizations over questions of press access and credentialing at the White House.

Judge Kelly's order was intended to restore the outlets' access without delay, though the report suggests the practical rollout of that restoration has not been immediate or complete for all affected journalists.

Neither the White House's explanation for the continued restrictions nor further comment from the news organizations was fully detailed in the available report.