CNN MS NOW and Politico seek court protection against renewed White House ban

CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge late Monday for a preliminary injunction protecting their White House access while their lawsuit continues, CNN reports. The temporary order restoring their press credentials expires October 8. The outlets argue that the administration’s actions amount to retaliation for coverage it dislikes.

The filing cites CNN’s exclusion from Saturday’s Air Force One pool assignment as evidence that access remains contested. The White House has invoked national security concerns to defend the restrictions. Monday’s filing is a request for further protection, not a new ruling granting it.

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