CNN, MS NOW and Politico expanded their lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, asking a federal judge to order their inclusion in press pool duties for the Oval Office and Air Force One.

The three outlets amended their complaint in U.S. District Court in Washington, alleging continued viewpoint discrimination and retaliation despite prior court orders restoring broader White House access. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a preliminary injunction in mid-October requiring reinstatement of hard passes after the outlets challenged an initial September ban.

The new filing claims the White House has blocked the organizations from pool reporting in sensitive areas even as other journalists participate. The outlets stated they do not seek unrestricted entry but argue that once access is granted to selected reporters, exclusion based on coverage violates the First Amendment.

White House officials have maintained that access to restricted spaces such as the Oval Office remains a privilege. A statement issued after the initial lawsuit described the outlets as "Fake News" with "no place demanding a spot in the President’s Oval Office."

The original dispute began in September when President Trump announced the ban on the three organizations over what he called "constant ‘reporting’ FAKE NEWS." The outlets responded with a lawsuit alleging violations of due process and free speech protections. Judge Kelly later ruled the broader grounds ban likely unconstitutional and issued injunctive relief.

The administration appealed that ruling. The amended complaint seeks declaratory and permanent injunctive relief against further exclusions tied to news coverage.

Court documents reference statements from President Trump indicating a preference for favorable coverage in close-quarters settings. The outlets cited these remarks as evidence of an ongoing policy to limit access for critical reporting.

The case continues amid appeals and ongoing litigation over press credentials at the White House complex.