The White House has reinstated press credentials for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, reversing a ban imposed by President Donald Trump following a federal judge's ruling. The decision came after the news organizations sought an emergency court hearing to regain access, which was ultimately called off once access was restored.

Earlier this week, the three outlets accused the White House of repeatedly violating a judge's order to allow their journalists entry. The outlets had been denied access to the White House grounds on Thursday morning, prompting their request for the emergency hearing. In response, the director of White House Operations stated in a court filing that press passes and confiscated badges had been restored by 9:45 AM.

Judge Timothy Kelly issued an overnight ruling stating that President Trump's ban on the three news outlets was likely unconstitutional and ordered their immediate restoration. The outlets had argued in their court filing that the ban violated their constitutional due process rights. The judge's order temporarily lifted the ban, citing that the outlets were likely to succeed in showing the White House had not exercised adequate due process.

The ruling also cast doubt on the White House's justifications for the ban, which initially cited "fake news" and later shifted to national security concerns. Judge Kelly rejected the national security argument, noting that the president had not mentioned it in his initial announcement. "The record lacks factual support for defendants' contention that the revocation of plaintiffs' hard passes will in fact protect national security," Kelly wrote.

President Trump first announced the ban last Friday, accusing CNN, MS NOW, and Politico of publishing "fiction or lies" about his administration. By Saturday morning, journalists from these outlets reported being denied entry and having their press badges confiscated, leading them to accuse the administration of violating their constitutional rights.

The U.S. Department of Justice, representing the administration, had argued in a court filing that the news outlets' coverage posed a threat to national security. Government lawyers pointed to specific stories concerning missile stockpiles, the construction of the White House ballroom, and the recent Republican midterm convention as examples.

While access has been restored for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW, other networks such as Fox News, NBC, CBS, and ABC, which had reportedly withdrawn in solidarity, have yet to confirm whether they will resume their broadcast coverage from the White House.

The temporary lifting of the ban was ordered for 14 days, pending further proceedings. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and several news organizations over reporting and access to the White House.