CNN, MS NOW, Politico regain access to White House

CNN, MSNBC, and Politico journalists were allowed back in the White House on Thursday, hours after a federal judge said US President Donald Trump must lift his ban on journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico accessing the White House . The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed by the news organizations contesting the ban, which was issued on September 18. In his order, District Judge Tim Kelly said the ban was likely unconstitutional. "This is a strong ruling vindicating freedom of the press, due process and the rule of law," Theodore Boutrous Jr., attorney for the outlets, said in a statement emailed to the AP news agency. "We greatly appreciate the court’s swift action.