By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/attorney-for-banned-outlets-on-legal-fight-over-white-house-press-access Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio A federal judge has once again ordered the White House to restore access for three news organizations President Trump banned last month over their coverage of his administration. The judge ordered full access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their legal challenge moves forward. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Ted Boutrous, the attorney representing the three outlets. Listen to this Segment By — Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett Geoff Bennett is co-anchor and co-managing editor of PBS News Hour, where he brings incisive reporting and sharp analysis to the political and cultural forces shaping American life. @GeoffRBennett By — Ali Schmitz Ali Schmitz
Attorney for banned outlets on legal fight over White House press access
In short
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore full access for three news organizations previously banned from covering President Trump’s administration, following a legal challenge brought by the outlets. The legal fight is now moving forward, with the judge’s order expected to be implemented. Ted Boutrous, the attorney representing the three outlets, discussed the legal challenge with Geoff Bennett.
Key points
- The legal challenge brought by the three outlets is now moving forward.: The legal challenge brought by the three outlets is now moving forward.
- The judge’s order is expected to restore full access for the news organizations.: The judge’s order is expected to restore full access for the news organizations.
- Ted Boutrous, the attorney representing the three outlets, discussed the legal challenge…: Ted Boutrous, the attorney representing the three outlets, discussed the legal challenge with Geoff Bennett.