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US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media ban

The Guardian World Monday 21 September 2026, 20:10 UTC By Ariana Baio in New York 1 min read
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ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate after presidential ban that prompted wide condemnationMajor US TV news networks agreed to refuse to air coverage of Donald Trump’s White House after the administration banned certain media outlets including CNN from the grounds. The ban left CNN unable to fulfill its duties as Monday’s White House designated pool broadcaster.

ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate after presidential ban that prompted wide condemnation

Major US TV news networks agreed to refuse to air coverage of Donald Trump’s White House after the administration banned certain media outlets including CNN from the grounds.

The ban left CNN unable to fulfill its duties as Monday’s White House designated pool broadcaster.

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