TV Networks Resume White House Pool Coverage, But Questions Remain Over CNN’s Access
Amid ongoing uncertainty over CNN’s access, two people familiar with the situation tell TIME that coverage will be decided on a day-by-day basis moving forward.
Major TV networks have resumed their White House pool coverage of President Donald Trump, following a temporary suspension in solidarity against the White House's ban on several media outlets. However, uncertainty remains regarding CNN's access, as coverage decisions are now being made on a day-by-day basis. The five networks in the TV pool - CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC - suspended their pool coverage on Sept.
21 after the White House barred CNN, POLITICO, and MS NOW from the grounds. After a judge's order, access was granted back to these outlets on Thursday, leading to the pool's decision to resume normal operations on Friday. Yet, the White House later attempted to replace CNN with another network for pool duties on Saturday, but ultimately decided not to do so.
Going forward, the TV networks will evaluate each day's newsworthiness before deciding whether to replace CNN or not.
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