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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists after they were banned by President Trump, following a hearing where lawyers for both sides argued over journalists' constitutional rights. Despite the court order, CNN and MS NOW reporters said they were still denied access to cover arrivals for a White House state dinner, prompting fresh concerns about compliance and enforcement. Press freedom experts note the underlying First Amendment dispute remains unresolved even as access was temporarily restored, warning the White House could attempt a similar ban again with different procedural justification. The case has become a flashpoint over press access and executive power under the Trump administration.