Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:55am on 22 Sep 2026,Tuesday International
Major US television networks have suspended their White House television pool after the Trump administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. ABC, CBS, Fox News, CNN and NBC rotate responsibility for filming presidential events and sharing footage with other news organisations. CNN was scheduled for pool duty but was removed after the access ban, prompting the networks to suspend the arrangement rather than appoint a replacement. The White House launched “TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station”, a 24/7 digital stream featuring presidential remarks, administration announcements and selected footage. CNN, MS NOW and Politico have challenged the access restrictions in court, arguing that the ban violates constitutional protections.
