A federal judge extended a temporary restraining order through October 13, 2026, preserving CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists’ White House hard passes while considering a preliminary injunction in their lawsuit challenging the administration’s revocation of credentials. The original two-week order followed President Trump’s September 18 announcement banning the outlets over coverage he called “fake news,” with reporters initially denied entry and badges confiscated. Subsequent court filings highlighted inconsistent enforcement, including CNN’s exclusion from designated television pool duties on Air Force One rotations and state dinner coverage despite the order. Traders are monitoring the judge’s expected ruling on longer-term relief, potential appeals, and any new administration actions on press pool assignments or event access that could test credential validity before the next hearing.