White House TV pool is back in operation after a dayslong ban of news outlets from grounds

The White House network video pool for news outlets resumed operations on Friday, marking the first time since President Donald Trump imposed a ban on three media organizations. According to an anonymous source, "As of now, all systems are go." The pool comprises five major U.S. broadcast outlets that rotate in shooting and sharing video.

In a high-profile dispute, the White House had initially barred CNN and two other outlets from the premises, with the other four outlets following suit out of solidarity. Despite the ban, a court temporarily invalidated it on Thursday, but the networks continued to abstain from covering President Trump using the pool. Even as Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the National Archives, the pool's live feed was reinstated.

CNN declined to comment on Friday, directing inquiries to its editorial coverage. However, Brian Stelter, CNN's media analyst, confirmed via X that CNN had a pool assignment at the National Archives event and that the White House had approved their credentials. CBS was also listed as a pool assignment for the day, and an Associated Press journalist observed the network preparing on site.