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White House reinstates access for banned reporters

Reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico were readmitted to the White House after a judge ordered their credentials reinstated. This reinstatement ends a significant press boycott that limited public coverage of the President. It remained uncertain if television pool cameras would capture the President's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The major networks awaited confirmation of CNN's ability to manage these duties. The affected outlets had filed a First Amendment lawsuit alleging violations of their rights. Other news organizations had suspended distribution in solidarity. Judge Timothy J. Kelly ruled the administration violated the outlets' Fifth Amendment rights, granting a temporary restraining order. Despite the order, reporters were initially denied access. The White House stated they began the reinstatement process promptly after being notified. Reporters could pick up their badges starting mid-morning. The judge declined an immediate hearing, setting a future deadline for further legal action. The White House intends to appeal but is legally barred for two weeks. The judge's ruling does not address the First Amendment claims, which will be litigated further.
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