Judge concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling

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D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly concluded a hearing on Wednesday regarding President Donald Trump’s ban of three news organizations from the White House without issuing an immediate ruling. During the hearing, lawyers presented arguments about whether the ban violates constitutional protections. The judge indicated that he would consider the information provided and aim to deliver a decision as soon as possible.
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On September 25, US TV networks resumed coverage of President Donald Trump’s events at the White House after a judge ordered the administration to lift its ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The ban was imposed last week due to what Trump described as unfavorable press coverage. Despite the reinstatement, tensions remain high; the networks ceased filming White House events in solidarity with banned outlets earlier in the week, resulting in no pool footage during Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit on September 24-25. The court battle continues, and CNN was barred from traveling with Trump to Tennessee for a weekend trip, though reasons were not officially provided by the administration.

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📰 White House Press Access Controversy
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Constitution D.C. District Court White House the White House

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Narrative

D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly ended a Wednesday hearing on whether President Donald Trump's move banning three news organization from the White House violates the Constitution with no ruling after hearing arguments from both sides.
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🔮 Judge concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling Judge Kelly said he would consider what he heard from attorneys.
2026-09-24 · ABC News (US)
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Judge concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling Judge Kelly said he would consider what he heard from attorneys. asserted
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D.C. District Court Judge Tim Kelly ended a Wednesday hearing on whether President Donald Trump's move banning three news organization from the White House violates the Constitution with no ruling after hearing arguments from both sides. asserted
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"I'll consider what you've told me today and try to get you an answer as soon as I can," Kelly told the attorneys. asserted
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This is a developing story. asserted
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