Published September 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated September 24, 2026 at 12:07 PM ET
Trump-appointed judge rules against White House press outlet ban
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A federal judge appointed by Trump has temporarily blocked the White House from banning three news outlets. The ruling halts the president's exclusion of disfavored news organizations from White House access.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 8 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 6 d ago from Reason.