Executive Power, DOJ Accountability & Federal Courts

Judge Kelly's order restored access to MS NOW, CNN, and Politico, but the White House reportedly blocked CNN and later removed Politico from a presidential travel pool. DOJ's reported antitrust investigation of broadcasters after coverage resumed broadens the dispute into possible retaliation and intimidation concerns. Press-secretary turnover, DOJ political-conduct disputes, pressure on judges, FOIA litigation, and firearm-registration non-enforcement remain active.