Judge hears arguments in White House press ban lawsuit
The gist
A judge heard arguments Wednesday but did not rule on Trump's ban of three outlets.
The case tests whether a president can bar outlets over coverage he dislikes.
How it unfolded
- 2018Judge Timothy Kelly ordered a CNN journalist's access restored after Trump expelled reporter Jim Acosta from the White House complex.
- Sep 19, 2026MS NOW, CNN and Politico were ejected from the White House grounds and pool.
- Sep 21, 2026The three outlets jointly filed suit, saying the ban "brazenly discriminates based on editorial viewpoint," and asked Judge Kelly to restore access while the case plays out.