Media News Daily: Top Stories for 09/24/2026

Judge Orders White House to Restore Media Access

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, finding that the outlets were likely to succeed in their challenge to the September 18 ban. U.S. District Judge Tim Kelly issued temporary relief while the lawsuit proceeds, rejecting the administration’s national-security justification for excluding the organizations. The case centers on claims that the White House retaliated against the outlets over their coverage and denied them due process before revoking access. (Read More) (Reuters Rating)

Florida Pension Fund Sues New York Times for Records

Florida’s state-run public pension fund and another shareholder have sued The New York Times, seeking corporate records to investigate whether the company’s board adequately oversees editorial standards related to coverage of Israel. The complaint alleges possible anti-Israel bias and relies partly on claims from a former newsroom employee, though those allegations have not been established in court. The suit seeks access to books and records rather than damages at this stage, with the plaintiffs saying the information could determine whether further shareholder action is warranted. (Read More) (Reuters Rating)

4chan and Kiwi Farms Lose Ofcom Lawsuit

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by 4chan and the operator of Kiwi Farms against the United Kingdom’s communications regulator, Ofcom. The plaintiffs argued that Ofcom’s enforcement of Britain’s Online Safety Act against U.S.-based websites violated their rights, but the court concluded that Ofcom qualifies as a foreign government entity protected from suit under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act. The ruling did not decide whether Ofcom’s actions violated the First Amendment, noting that the companies could raise constitutional objections later if a British judgment were ever presented for enforcement in U.S. courts. (Read More) (Reason Rating)