CNN, MS NOW, Politico Still Blocked from White House Despite Court Order

Despite court order, CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters denied entry to White House by Secret Service on Sept. 24.

September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were once again denied entry to the White House by the Secret Service on Thursday, September 24, 2026, despite a federal court ruling that required their access be restored.

The three media outlets claimed their journalists were turned away when they attempted to enter the White House grounds early in the morning. This follows a recent legal battle where a U.S. District Court temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s decision to ban the outlets from the presidential complex.

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A federal judge, Timothy Kelly, who previously restored CNN’s access in a similar case in 2018, heard arguments on Wednesday but did not issue a ruling. He later issued a 14-day temporary restraining order to maintain the current status while the court continues its review of the case.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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