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US Networks Resume White House Pool Coverage as Trump Media Battle Moves to Courts

US television networks have resumed White House pool coverage after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

By Tim Clark4 min read
US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan chat after visiting the National Archives Museum in Washington, D.C., US, September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper REFILE - CORRECTING "AFTER ARRIVNG" TO "AFTER VISITING

Washington, 26 September 2026 – Major US television networks have resumed pooled coverage of President Donald Trump’s official events after a federal judge temporarily blocked the administration’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, reopening White House access while a wider legal battle over press freedom continues. 

The television pool returned to operation on Friday after several days in which ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC suspended pooled video coverage in response to CNN being barred from participating in its scheduled rotation. CNN is one of five major networks that normally share the responsibility and costs of filming presidential events for wider distribution.

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  • Tim Clark is a Senior Geopolitical Analyst for The Ledger Asia, specializing in the intersection of international relations and market stability. With over a decade of experience, Tim provides deep-dive insights into Indo-Pacific security, global supply chain resilience, and the strategic competition between major powers.

    Previously a consultant for leading international think tanks, he focuses on how shifting diplomatic landscapes and maritime disputes impact corporate governance and trade policy. At The Ledger Asia, Tim’s analysis equips readers with the clarity needed to navigate the complex regulatory and economic environments of Southeast Asia and beyond.