Judge orders White House to restore press passes for CNN, Politico and MS NOW

The temporary restraining order will remain in effect for 14 days. A federal judge has granted CNN, Politico and MS NOW a temporary restraining order requiring the White House to restore the outlets’ hard-pass press credentials. The order requires the defendants, excluding President Donald Trump, as well as their agents and representatives, to “immediately return, reinstate, and restore” the White House hard-pass press credentials held by employees of CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Judge Timothy Kelly granted the media organizations’ request in the ongoing case Cable News Networks, Inc. v. Trump after their credentials were revoked on Sept. 18, according to the court order. The temporary restraining order will remain in effect for 14 days, unless otherwise ordered by the court. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events

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