TV networks resume covering White House as press access fight continues
Trump last week banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, before a judge ordered the administration to restore their access.
US television networks resumed live coverage of President Donald Trump's White House events on Friday, marking the first opportunity for Chinese President Xi Jinping to provide pool access during his visit. The three major networks that had been banned by Trump - CNN, MSNBC and Politico - regained access after a federal judge deemed their ban likely unconstitutional.
The White House television press pool aired video of Xi's arrival for tea at the White House, as well as Xi's tour of the National Archives. However, the White House had restricted CNN from traveling with Trump on Air Force One to Tennessee, citing unnamed sources. The restored press access comes after CNN, MSNBC and Politico sued Trump and his administration, arguing the ban violated the First Amendment's protections for free speech and a free press.
The legal battle over the ban is ongoing, with the news outlets having until September 28 to ask the judge to keep their access while the case proceeds. Despite the temporary ruling, Trump has been aggressive in his attacks on the media, denying access to some outlets and even suing news organizations. The White House has declined to comment on the restored press access.
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