Timothy Kelly

Rule Changes

Issued a preliminary injunction late Oct. 13 extending access for the three outlets, ruling the ban likely illegal. The outlets have since amended their complaint asking for permanent access to the Oval Office and Air Force One; Kelly has not yet ruled on it.

On Oct. 13, a federal judge extended court-ordered White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ruling the ban likely violates the law. The order keeps the outlets credentialed while the lawsuit proceeds. The administration has appealed to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, and its brief is due Nov. 13.

Updated Oct 31

Rule Changes

Ordered the White House to restore revoked credentials

Five major television networks suspended their White House pool coverage in September after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the grounds. The Justice Department is investigating whether that collective suspension violated federal antitrust law.

Updated Oct 20