White House Bars CNN From Press Pool; Networks Halt Trump Coverage

In September 2026, the White House removed CNN from the television press pool covering President Trump, including events at the UN General Assembly. In response, major US TV networks suspended their White House pool coverage of Trump, saying there would be no replacement for CNN.

CNN, Politico and MS NOW sued the Trump administration over the ban. Trump criticized the outlets over the lawsuit, calling the move an "assault on fake news."