Donald Trump announced the ban on social media in September, accusing the news organisations of repeatedly publishing false reports and lies about him. (EPA Images pic)WASHINGTON: A federal judge extended access to the White House for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists, deciding on Tuesday that President Donald Trump likely broke the law when he tried to ban them, in the latest ruling against him in the press freedom dispute.
US District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a written decision that elaborated on his Sept 24 emergency order that reinstated access for the journalists. The news organizations and press freedom groups have accused Trump of unconstitutional retaliation against journalists for coverage he does not like.
