Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split

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Published: 2026-09-24T11:18:49.555Z • Permanent link

A U.S. District Court judge has issued a ruling that requires the Trump administration to restore access to the White House for journalists. The decision was handed down in a case brought by the Knight Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports free and independent journalism. The ruling comes after a prolonged battle between the White House and journalists over access to the President and other senior officials.

The case centered on a 2017 executive order signed by President Trump, which restricted the ability of journalists to access the White House. The order prohibited the Secret Service from allowing journalists to enter the White House grounds without advance permission from the President or a senior official. The order also restricted the ability of journalists to photograph or record activities on the White House grounds. The Knight Foundation argued that the order was an unconstitutional attempt to limit the First Amendment rights of journalists.

The court's decision was seen as a major victory for journalists and free speech advocates. The ruling was also notable for its implications for the role of the media in covering the presidency. In a statement, the Knight Foundation said, "Today's ruling is a major step forward for a free press and for the public's right to know." The decision is expected to have significant implications for journalists covering the presidency in the coming years.

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The ruling is likely to have a significant impact on the data sources used by journalists and researchers in the field of politics and government. The White House is a rich source of data and information, and the ability of journalists to access it is essential to their work. The ruling is also likely to affect the ability of researchers to study the presidency and the role of the media in covering it.

Companies such as FactCheck.org, which is funded by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, may see an increase in access to the White House as a result of the ruling. The organization's researchers have been blocked from accessing the White House in the past, and the ruling may allow them to gather more data on the presidency. The decision may also affect the ability of researchers to study the impact of the presidency on the economy, foreign policy, and other areas.