Judge extends White House access for US media outlets amid Trump standoff

What happened: A federal judge extended White House access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, ruling that President Trump likely broke the law by banning their journalists from briefings. Key numbers: Judge Timothy Kelly issued an emergency order on September 24; the new order was published late Tuesday and stands until a final ruling or appeal. Why it matters: Kelly found Trump likely discriminated against the outlets based on viewpoint, violating the First Amendment. The Freedom of the Press Foundation expects the administration to appeal. Coverage: 12 outlets in 24h

A federal judge extended White House access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, ruling that President Trump likely broke the law by banning their journalists from briefings.

Kelly found Trump likely discriminated against the outlets based on viewpoint, violating the First Amendment. The Freedom of the Press Foundation expects the administration to appeal.