CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal judge to extend a court order blocking the White House from enforcing a ban on their access to White House grounds, according to multiple outlets.
A federal court had temporarily lifted the ban last week, and the three outlets are now seeking a longer pause while they pursue a lawsuit to permanently restore their access, according to The New York Times.
According to The Washington Times, the outlets told the court late Monday that the Trump administration has "persisted in unpredictably and inconsistently implementing its ban" despite the judge's restraining order, including by barring CNN from fulfilling its role in the White House television pool over the weekend.
The outlets are asking the court to bar enforcement of the ban until the underlying case is resolved, according to The Washington Times.
How each side covered it
Left
- Left-leaning outlets reported that CNN, MS NOW and Politico are seeking a longer pause on the ban.
- Coverage noted the outlets are suing to permanently restore their White House access.
- Reports cited a federal court's prior temporary lifting of the ban.
“CNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek a Longer Reprieve From White House Ban” — The New York Times
Center
- Center coverage reported the basic fact that the three outlets asked a judge to extend the block on the ban.
“CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban” — Reuters
Right
- Right-leaning coverage detailed the outlets' claim that the administration inconsistently enforced the restraining order.
- Reports cited the outlets' court filing stating CNN was barred from its White House television pool role over the weekend.
- Coverage emphasized the request to bar enforcement until the case is resolved.
“News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved” — The Washington Times
Questions readers ask
What happened with CNN, MS NOW and Politico and the White House?
The Trump administration banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds. A federal court temporarily lifted the ban, and the outlets are now asking a judge to extend that block while they sue to permanently restore their access.
Why are the outlets going back to court?
According to The Washington Times, the outlets say the Trump administration has inconsistently enforced the restraining order, including barring CNN from its White House television pool role over the weekend, prompting them to seek a longer enforcement block.
What are the outlets asking the judge to do?
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are asking the judge to bar the White House from enforcing the access ban until their lawsuit challenging it is fully resolved.
What happens next?
The case remains pending, with the outlets seeking an extended court order while litigation over the White House access ban continues.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- CNNLeft-leaningCNN, MS NOW and Politico ask judge to stop Trump from reviving White House ban
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningCNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek a Longer Reprieve From White House Ban
- DeadlineCenterCNN, MS NOW And Politico Warn That Trump Will Revive "A Complete Ban"
- ReutersCenterCNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban
- The Washington TimesRight-leaningNews organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban until case is resolved