White House blocks CNN from Trump pool coverage again
The White House removed CNN from its scheduled television pool assignment to cover President Trump's trip to Texas and Oklahoma on Wednesday.
Judge order ignored by administration
A district judge issued a ruling two days earlier that overturned the ban on CNN and two other media organizations. Despite this legal decision, the administration proceeded to exclude the network from the assignment list for Thursday.
Real America Voice remains sole pooler
The conservative network Real America's Voice served as the only designated pooler for the president's travel plans. Other major broadcast and cable television news networks did not fill CNN's place on the roster.
CNN does not comment publicly
The excluded network has not issued a statement regarding its removal from the assignment. This marks the second time in a week that the White House has unilaterally changed the pool lineup.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Hill
White House blocks CNN from pool duty despite judge’s order
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The Guardian
White House removes CNN from press pool for second time in a week
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