WH Backs Down, Restores Jim Acosta’s Press Pass

CNN reports:

The White House on Monday said that CNN correspondent Jim Acosta’s press pass has been “restored,” bowing to days of pressure and a federal lawsuit against the administration.
CNN signaled that it would drop the ongoing litigation over Acosta’s access to the White House.

“Today the White House fully restored Jim Acosta’s press pass. As a result, our lawsuit is no longer necessary,” the network said in a statement.

“We look forward to continuing to cover the White House.” Monday afternoon’s announcement, what the White House called a “final determination,” was an abrupt shift from the administration’s earlier positions.

Thanks to everybody for their support. As I said last Friday… let’s get back to work.

— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) November 19, 2018