The hearing over the media ban involving CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO concluded Wednesday night with the judge issuing no ruling, according to The Zioneer.
A hearing regarding the media ban against CNN, MS NOW, and Politico concluded Wednesday evening with the judge issuing no ruling, The Zioneer reports. The proceedings at the federal court addressed the ongoing dispute over the outlets' exclusion from White House grounds. No immediate decision was announced, leaving the legal challenge unresolved for now.
The hearing follows a lawsuit filed Monday, Sep 21, by the three outlets against President Donald Trump and senior administration officials over the White House access ban. As The Zioneer reported at the time, the outlets sought to restore their press credentials after being barred from the premises. President Trump responded by defending the ban, stating that coverage of him is "negative, erroneous, and dangerous" and questioning why he should grant access to such reporters.
The lawsuit, filed Monday, marks the latest development in the broader dispute over White House media access, which escalated when the administration revoked passes for several news organizations earlier this month. The outlets argue the ban violates their First Amendment rights and undermines press freedom.
The absence of a ruling means the ban remains in effect. A future court decision may follow, but no timeline has been set. The legal status of the ban and the outlets' access to the White House remain pending judicial review.
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