A federal judge has ruled that the White House's decision to bar The Associated Press from covering presidential events is unconstitutional under the First Amendment. The ruling stems from the AP's refusal to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, as mandated by an executive order from President Trump. This decision is seen as a significant legal victory for press freedom, affirming that the government cannot retaliate against journalism based on viewpoints. Judge McFadden's order pauses implementation for a week to allow for government appeal.