Judge denies AP's request for restored access to presidential events
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A federal judge denied an emergency motion to restore access for Associated Press reporters and photographers to White House events Monday, pending a fuller briefing and another hearing before he rules.
Last week, the Associated Press sued three Trump administration officials — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, deputy chief of staff Taylor Budowich, and press secretary Karoline Leavitt — arguing its reporters have been unconstitutionally banned in retaliation for the news service's refusal to change its style from the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," after President Trump signed an executive order in January renaming the body of water.
Judge Trevor McFadden, appointed to the federal bench by President Trump, said that an expedited briefing schedule would be necessary and additional briefs would be required before he could make a decision in the matter.

As the Trump administration continues to prepare military options for strikes in Iran, U.S. allies in the Mideast, including Turkey, Oman and Qatar, are attempting to head off that possibility by brokering diplomatic talks, multiple regional officials told CBS News. Camilla Schick and Eleanor Watson contributed to this report.

Another winter storm may be headed toward the East Coast of the United States this weekend, on the heels of a powerful and deadly system that blanketed huge swaths of the country in snow and ice. The effects of that original storm have lingered for many areas in its path, and will likely remain as repeated bouts of Arctic air plunge downward from Canada and drive temperatures below freezing. Nikki Nolan contributed to this report. In:











