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Published September 24, 2026 at 8:52 AM ET · Updated September 24, 2026 at 2:53 PM ET

White House says it is complying with order restoring reporters' access

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by PBS NewsHour. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

Read the story at Axios →

What we know

A judge ordered the White House to restore access for reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico who had been banned. The White House says it is complying with the temporary restraining order, and the reporters have regained entry.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 6 d ago, when PBS NewsHour reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 6 d ago from Axios.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Reason 6 d ago
White House Says It's Complying with TRO Requiring Restoration of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Reporters' Access, Despite … ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (3)

Axios 6 d ago
White House reinstates access for banned reporters ↗
NBC News 6 d ago
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters regain entry to White House ↗
PBS NewsHour 6 d ago
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters have access restored to White House after judge orders ban lifted ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 24, 9:24 AM ET
6 d ago
PBS NewsHour
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters have access restored to White House after judge orders ban lifted ↗
Sep 24, 12:33 PM ET
6 d ago
Reason
White House Says It's Complying with TRO Requiring Restoration of CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Reporters' Access, Despite … ↗
Sep 24, 1:21 PM ET
6 d ago
NBC News
CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters regain entry to White House ↗
Sep 24, 1:58 PM ET
6 d ago
Axios
White House reinstates access for banned reporters ↗
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