The evidence · October 19, 2026

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From The White House Banned 78 Reporters. A Federal Judge Called the National Security Reason an After-the-Fact Excuse.

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U.S. District Court for D.C.: Cable News Network, Inc. et al. v. Trump et al., No. 26-3287 (TJK), Memorandum Opinion, Doc. 50 (Oct. 13, 2026)CourtListenerprimary recordOct 13, 2026

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CBS News: Judge blocks Trump White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoCBS NewsreportingNo date listed
PBS NewsHour: Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White HousePBS NewsHourreportingNo date listed

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