Article Summary

A federal judge blocked President Trump's ban on three news outlets from White House access, saying the move appeared aimed at punishing critical coverage rather than protecting national security. The judge pointed to Trump's own statements as evidence that the ban was intended to pressure the media, and found the outlets likely to succeed in their lawsuit over free speech and due process rights. While the ruling doesn’t restore full access like the Oval Office or Air Force One, it keeps current access in place while the case continues.