US judge extends media outlets' White House access

A US federal judge has extended the order granting three US media outlets, CNN, MSN and Politico, access to report from the White House, despite the Trump administration's attempt to prohibit them. The three outlets had filed a lawsuit over constitutional free speech and due process concerns. Initially, District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the temporary reinstatement of journalists' access to the White House in September.

Judge Kelly ruled on Tuesday that President Donald Trump likely violated the law by attempting to ban the outlets. He subsequently issued a preliminary injunction to prolong the previous order for the duration of the legal proceedings. The judge, nominated by Trump, clarified that this decision should not be understood as endorsing Trump's assertions about media reporting's accuracy and fairness.