Federal court protects critical outlets in White House press-access dispute

A federal judge extended an injunction restoring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico access after finding the administration likely engaged in retaliation, viewpoint discrimination, and due-process violations. DOJ’s appeal and its investigation of major networks’ White House television-pool coverage continue the press-freedom conflict. Katie Zacharia’s departure after five days adds a communications-staffing development but does not alter the court dispute.