# What is the White House press pool and why is it in a row with Trump?

https://mins.news/en/item/68822

- BBC News, 2026-09-22 11:41 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8dx5dy5rzz2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A dispute between the White House and television networks over press-pool access has disrupted coverage of presidential events. Trump barred CNN, Politico and MS NOW, accusing them of spreading “fake news,” after which five major TV networks withdrew from pool duties. The three outlets are suing, saying their credentials were revoked in retaliation for their reporting; a hearing is scheduled for Wednesday.

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