Case: Cable News Network, Inc. v. Trump

Cable News Network v. Trump

COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY AND INJUNCTIVE RELIEF against Steven Cheung, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-12686613) filed by Betsy Klein, POLITICO LLC, MS NOW Cable, LLC, CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., Akayla Gardner, Cheyenne Haslett. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons, # 4 Summons, # 5 Summons, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., Akayla Gardner, Cheyenne Haslett, Betsy Klein, MS NOW Cable, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration A. Gardner, # 3 Declaration B. Klien, # 4 Declaration C Haslett, # 5 Declaration D. Vigilante, # 6 Declaration J. Marsh, # 7 Declaration S. Reddy, # 8 Declaration T. Boutrous, # 9 Affidavit Certificate of Counsel re Actual Notice)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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3 Declaration B. Klien

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4 Declaration C Haslett

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5 Declaration D. Vigilante

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6 Declaration J. Marsh

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7 Declaration S. Reddy

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8 Declaration T. Boutrous

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9 Affidavit Certificate of Counsel re Actual Notice

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by MS NOW Cable, LLC (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by POLITICO LLC (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by KatieLynn Boyd Townsend on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Townsend, KatieLynn) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Connor S. Sullivan on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Sullivan, Connor) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

NOTICE of Proposed Order by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

SUMMONS (6) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zmtm) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Connor Philip Mui on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mui, Connor) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael Kenneth Velchik on behalf of All Defendants (Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

STANDING ORDER. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/21/26. (lctjk2) (Entered: 09/21/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall file any response to Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order by September 22, 2026. It is further ORDERED that a hearing on Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order is set for 3:30 p.m. on September 23, 2026, via videoconference. The parties shall contact the Courtroom Deputy at (202) 354-3495 at least one business day before the hearing to make arrangements to participate. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/21/26. (lctjk2)

NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC (Attachments: # 1 Supplement USCA DC Circuit Opinion)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF THEODORE J. BOUTROUS, JR. IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Boutrous, Theodore) Modified docket text on 9/23/2026 (mg). (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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RESPONSE re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CNN Letter, # 2 Exhibit MSNOW Letter, # 3 Exhibit Politico Letter, # 4 Declaration Brown, # 5 Declaration Wilson)(Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/22/2026)

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5 Declaration Wilson

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NOTICE: A public access line will be provided for the Motion Hearing being held September 23rd at 3:30PM. The information for the public access line is as follows: the toll-free number is 833-990-9400, and the Meeting ID is 433360750. Persons remotely accessing the hearing are reminded that recording of any proceedings is strictly prohibited by federal law. (zkh)

NOTICE of Appearance by Bruce D. Brown on behalf of REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS (Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, White House Correspondents Association, and 49 Media Organizations by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae, # 2 Proposed Order)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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ERRATA by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS re 18 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief,. (Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF THEODORE J. BOUTROUS, JR. IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR A TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF SUDEEP REDDY by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

DECLARATION SUPPLEMENT OF DAVID VIGILANTE by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order . (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

DECLARATION Supplemental Notice by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit)(Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/23/2026)

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MOTION to Intervene by BOREALIS S. HEDLING. (Attachments: # 1 Disclosure, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11)(znmw) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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REQUEST FOR LEAVE TO FILE REVIEW. The attached document requires leave to file: JONATHAN B. SALDIVAR-KITTO - Proposed Amicus Brief. Reason(s): Motion for Leave to File not submitted with proposed brief. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Service) (znmw) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Remote VTC Motion Hearing held on 9/23/2026. Oral argument heard on Plaintiffs' 2 MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order, and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Tammy Nestor) (zkh)

Temporary Restraining Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2) Modified to change document type on 9/25/2026 (zkh). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

MOTION for Hearing of Defendants' Non-Compliance with Temporary Restraining Order and Request for Immediate Hearing by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC (Townsend, KatieLynn) Modified on 10/1/2026 to correct event (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

ERRATA (CORRECTED) of Defendants' Non-Compliance with Temporary Restraining Order and Request for Immediate Hearing by AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC re 25 Notice (Other) (Townsend, KatieLynn) Modified on 10/1/2026 to correct event (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

ENTERED IN ERROR.....DECLARATION by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Velchik, Michael) Modified on 9/24/2026 (zjm). (Entered: 09/24/2026)

DECLARATION of Micah Stopperich by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 09/24/2026)

MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, White House Correspondents' Association, and 49 Media Organizations' 18 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, and because Plaintiffs and Defendants consent to the relief sought, it is hereby ORDERED that Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, White House Correspondents' Association, and 49 Media Organizations' 18 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2)

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MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' 25 Notice of Non-Compliance by 12:30 p.m. today, September 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2)

NOTICE OF ERROR regarding 27 Declaration. The following error(s) need correction: Missing court header/case caption/case number. Please refile. (zjm)

MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendants' 27 Supplemental Declaration, it is hereby ORDERED that, to the extent Plaintiffs request an emergency hearing in their 25 Notice, their request is DENIED. Plaintiffs may file any supplemental notice informing the Court of any relevant factual developments no earlier than 6:00 p.m. today, September 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/24/26. (lctjk2)

MINUTE ORDER: In light of Defendants' 28 Supplemental Declaration, it is hereby ORDERED that, to the extent Plaintiffs request an emergency hearing in their 25 Notice, their request is DENIED. Plaintiffs may file any supplemental notice informing the Court of any relevant factual developments no earlier than 6:00 p.m. today, September 24, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/24/26. (lctjk2) Modified to correct document number on 9/24/2026 (zkh).

MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file any motion for a preliminary injunction by September 28, 2026, Defendants shall file their response by October 2, 2026, and Plaintiffs shall file any reply by October 5, 2026. The Court will set a hearing at a later date but intends to rule expeditiously on the motion for a preliminary injunction. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/24/26. (lctjk2)

TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on 9/23/26; Page Numbers: 1-39. Court Reporter/Transcriber Tammy Nestor, tammy_nestor@dcd.uscourts.gov, Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 10/16/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/26/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/24/2026.(Nestor, Tammy) (Entered: 09/25/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- PATRICK J. FUSTER, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12701059. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of PATRICK J. FUSTER, # 2 Exhibit CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(Boutrous, Theodore) Modified on 9/28/2026 to correct filer at the request of counsel (zjm). (Entered: 09/25/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick James Fuster on behalf of CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC (Fuster, Patrick) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support, # 2 Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., # 3 Exhibit A - Boutrous Declaration, # 4 Exhibit B - Boutrous Declaration, # 5 Exhibit C- Boutrous Declaration, # 6 Exhibit D - Boutrous Declaration, # 7 Exhibit E - Boutrous Declaration, # 8 Exhibit F - Boutrous Declaration, # 9 Exhibit G - Boutrous Declaration, # 10 Exhibit H - Boutrous Declaration, # 11 Exhibit I - Boutrous Declaration, # 12 Exhibit J - Boutrous Declaration, # 13 Exhibit K - Boutrous Declaration, # 14 Exhibit L - Boutrous Declaration, # 15 Exhibit M - Boutrous Declaration, # 16 Declaration of Akayla Gardner, # 17 Declaration of Cheyenne Haslett, # 18 Declaration of Betsy Klein, # 19 Declaration of Julia Marsh, # 20 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy, # 21 Declaration of David Vigilante, # 22 Declaration of Scott Waldman, # 23 Text of Proposed Order)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 09/28/2026)

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5 Exhibit C- Boutrous Declaration

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6 Exhibit D - Boutrous Declaration

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9 Exhibit G - Boutrous Declaration

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10 Exhibit H - Boutrous Declaration

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11 Exhibit I - Boutrous Declaration

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12 Exhibit J - Boutrous Declaration

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13 Exhibit K - Boutrous Declaration

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14 Exhibit L - Boutrous Declaration

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15 Exhibit M - Boutrous Declaration

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16 Declaration of Akayla Gardner

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17 Declaration of Cheyenne Haslett

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18 Declaration of Betsy Klein

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19 Declaration of Julia Marsh

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20 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy

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21 Declaration of David Vigilante

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22 Declaration of Scott Waldman

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DEPOSIT of Funds for Bond in the amount of $ 1.00, pursuant to 24 Order. Receipt Number 212644. (znmw)

MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court is Plaintiffs' 30 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. It is hereby ORDERED that the 30 Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Patrick J. Fuster is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of Plaintiffs. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/28/2026. (lctjk2)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Briefin support of Plaintiffs by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Proposed Amicus Brief of ACLU & ACLU-DC in support of Plaintiffs)(Michelman, Scott) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Deborah B. Baum on behalf of SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC. (Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Yaara Z Barnoon, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12709213. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Yaara Barnoon in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice :Attorney Name- Anne Voigts, Filing fee $ 100, receipt number ADCDC-12709231. Fee Status: Fee Paid. by SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Anne Voigts, # 2 Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order)(Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by SOCIETY FOR THE RULE OF LAW AND DEMOCRACY, INC.. (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Proposed Order)(Baum, Deborah) (Entered: 09/29/2026)

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Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 77 Media Organizations by REPORTERS COMMITTEE FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Brief of Amici Curiae, # 2 Text of Proposed Order)(Brown, Bruce) (Entered: 09/30/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia's 33 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, and because Plaintiffs and Defendants consent to the relief sought, it is hereby ORDERED that American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia's 33 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 09/30/2026. (lctjk2)

Consent MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, APRIL D. RYAN. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs' preliminary injunction motion)(Sedwick, Olivia) Modified filers on 10/2/2026 (znmw). (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Society for the Rule of Law's 35 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the 35 Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Yaara Z. Barnoon is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of the Society for the Rule of Law, amicus curiae. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026. (lctjk2)

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MINUTE ORDER: Upon consideration of the Society for the Rule of Law's 36 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice, it is hereby ORDERED that the 36 Motion is GRANTED. It is further ORDERED that Anne Voigts is admitted pro hac vice to appear in this matter on behalf of the Society for the Rule of Law, amicus curiae. Counsel should register for e-filing via PACER and file a notice of appearance pursuant to LCvR 83.6(a) Click for instructions. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026.(lctjk2)

MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the Society for the Rule of Law's 37 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, it is hereby ORDERED that the Society for the Rule of Law's 37 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026. (lctjk2)

MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court is Borealis S. Helding's 38 Motion to Intervene. Under Rule 24(a), a court must permit anyone to intervene on timely motion if the movant is given an unconditional right to intervene by a federal statute or claims an interest relating to the property or transaction that is the subject of the action, and is so situated that disposing of the action may as a practical matter impair or impede the movant's ability to protect its interest, unless existing parties adequately represent that interest. Fed. R. Civ. P. 24(a). Under Rule 24(b), a court may permit anyone to intervene who is given a conditional right to intervene by a federal statute or has a claim or defense that shares with the main action a common question of law or fact. Id. 24(b)(1). Helding's 38 Motion fails to show that he is entitled to intervene as of right, or that the Court should permit him to do so. For these reasons, is it hereby ORDERED that Helding's 38 Motion is DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Helding shall not file any further material on the docket without first obtaining leave of Court. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/2026. (lctjk2)

MINUTE ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a hearing on Plaintiffs' 32 Motion for Preliminary Injunction on October 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11. Members of the public may attend in person or by telephone. Toll free number: 833-990-9400. Meeting ID: 433360750. It is further ORDERED that those using the public-access telephone line shall adhere to the prohibition against photographing, recording, rebroadcasting, and livestreaming court proceedings, including those held by telephone or videoconference. See Standing Order 24-31 (JEB) (Sep. 18, 2024). Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/01/26. (lctjk2)

ERRATA Notice of Errata by NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION, APRIL D. RYAN re 41 Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Errata Corrected Table of Contents and Table of Authorities)(Sedwick, Olivia) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

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RESPONSE re 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by STEVEN CHEUNG, SEAN M. CURRAN, DONALD J. TRUMP, SUSAN WILES. (Velchik, Michael) (Entered: 10/02/2026)

MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 77 Media Organizations' 40 Unopposed Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, and because the parties consent, it is hereby ORDERED that the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and 77 Media Organization's 40 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/02/2026. (lctjk2)

REPLY to opposition to motion re 32 Motion for Preliminary Injunction,,,, filed by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC., AKAYLA GARDNER, CHEYENNE HASLETT, BETSY KLEIN, MS NOW CABLE, LLC, POLITICO LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Supplemental Declaration of Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., # 2 Exhibit N, # 3 Declaration of Julia Marsh, # 4 Declaration of Sudeep Reddy, # 5 Declaration of David Vigilante)(Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 10/05/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Brief by LUIS THOMAS JACOB LEAL, SR. (Attachments: # 1 Amicus Brief, # 2 Exhibits, # 3 IFP)(znmw) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

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MOTION to Intervene by ROBERT TATUM. (Attachments: # 1 Intervenor Complaint)(znmw) (Entered: 10/07/2026)

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MINUTE ORDER: For the reasons set forth in NAACP's 41 Consent Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief, filed on behalf of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Association of Black Journalists, the National Newspaper Publishers Association, and April D. Ryan, and because the parties consent, it is hereby ORDERED that NAACP's 41 Motion is GRANTED. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/5/2026. (lctjk2)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Timothy J. Kelly: Preliminary Injunction Hearing held on 10/8/2026. For the reasons stated on the record, the 24 Temporary Restraining Order is extended to 10/13/2026. Oral argument on Plaintiffs' 32 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, heard and taken under advisement. (Court Reporter: Bryan Wayne) (zkh)

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MINUTE ORDER: On September 24, 2026, the Court entered a temporary restraining order (TRO) that ordered Defendants (except President Trump) to "immediately return, reinstate, and restore the White House 'hard pass' press credentials held by employees of CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO that were revoked on or about September 18, 2026." ECF No. 24 at 8. The Court ordered that the TRO be in effect for 14 days, or until today. As the Court informed the parties today, it had originally intended to schedule today's preliminary-injunction hearing two days ago, but delayed at the request of Plaintiffs' lead counsel, who identified a pressing personal matter requiring his attention. Thus, to allow the Court to fully consider the arguments made at today's hearing in deciding whether to enter a preliminary injunction, the Court finds that "good cause," see Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2), exists for a brief extension of the TRO for what amounts to two business days. Indeed, courts have found good cause for short extensions when "more time is needed fully to consider the parties' arguments and motions." Costa v. Bazron, No. 19-cv-3185 (RDM), 2020 WL 2410502, at 2 (D.D.C. May 11, 2020). Thus, it is hereby ORDERED that the TRO entered on September 24, 2026 is EXTENDED through October 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/8/2026. (lctjk2)

MINUTE ORDER: On September 24, 2026, the Court entered a temporary restraining order (TRO) that ordered Defendants (except President Trump) to "immediately return, reinstate, and restore the White House 'hard pass' press credentials held by employees of CNN, MS NOW, and POLITICO that were revoked on or about September 18, 2026." ECF No. 24 at 8. The Court ordered that the TRO be in effect for 14 days, or until today. As the Court informed the parties today, it had originally intended to schedule today's preliminary-injunction hearing two days ago, but delayed at the request of Plaintiffs' lead counsel, who identified a pressing personal matter requiring his attention. Thus, to allow the Court to fully consider the arguments made at today's hearing in deciding whether to enter a preliminary injunction, the Court finds that "good cause," see Fed. R. Civ. P. 65(b)(2), exists for a brief extension of the TRO for what amounts to two business days. Indeed, courts have found good cause for short extensions when "more time is needed fully to consider the parties' arguments and motions." Costa v. Bazron, No. 19-cv-3185 (RDM), 2020 WL 2410502, at *2 (D.D.C. May 11, 2020). Thus, it is hereby ORDERED that the TRO entered on September 24, 2026 is EXTENDED through October 13, 2026. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 10/8/2026. (lctjk2)

TRANSCRIPT OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION HEARING before Judge Timothy J. Kelly held on October 8, 2026; Page Numbers: 1-47. Date of Issuance: 10/9/2026. Court Reporter: Bryan A. Wayne. Transcripts may be ordered by submitting the Transcript Order FormFor the first 90 days after this filing date, the transcript may be viewed at the courthouse at a public terminal or purchased from the court reporter referenced above. After 90 days, the transcript may be accessed via PACER. Other transcript formats, (multi-page, condensed, CD or ASCII) may be purchased from the court reporter.NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS: The parties have twenty-one days to file with the court and the court reporter any request to redact personal identifiers from this transcript. If no such requests are filed, the transcript will be made available to the public via PACER without redaction after 90 days. The policy, which includes the five personal identifiers specifically covered, is located on our website at www.dcd.uscourts.gov. Redaction Request due 10/30/2026. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/9/2026. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/7/2027.(Wayne, Bryan) (Entered: 10/09/2026)

LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests SUPPLEMENT TO [DKT 3] LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE by CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. (Boutrous, Theodore) (Entered: 10/09/2026)