Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House

What happened: A federal judge extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House, issuing a preliminary injunction while the case proceeds. Key numbers: Judge Timothy Kelly said the bans affected 78 reporters across the three outlets. Trump announced the bans in a Sept. Why it matters: Kelly ruled the outlets are likely to succeed on free speech and due process claims and would face irreparable harm without the injunction. The government's request to suspend the decision pending appeal was rejected. Coverage: 14 outlets in 24h

A federal judge extended an order blocking the Trump administration from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from the White House, issuing a preliminary injunction while the case proceeds.

Kelly ruled the outlets are likely to succeed on free speech and due process claims and would face irreparable harm without the injunction. The government's request to suspend the decision pending appeal was rejected.