Donald Trump silenced after press pool boycott means no mics at official White House event The consequences of the press pool abandoning Trump become apparent. We Got This Covered · Sep 22
What is the White House pool? These days, it's a battleground between Trump and free press rights CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued the Trump administration after being barred from the White House, arguing the move violates their First Amendment rights. The dispute has also disrupted the presidential TV press pool, with broadcasters declining to replace CNN’s scheduled coverage. The White House says access is a… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Imagine Trump without the cameras and mics. Now imagine his solution. Enter Trump TV If you’ve ever wondered what a streaming platform run entirely by one dictatorship-adjacent ego would look like, wonder no more. The White House has launched its own 24/7 channel – no competing opinions, just Donald Trump, on a loop, forever. Newslaundry · Sep 22
Mamdani confronts Trump with 'all the members of the press', hours after CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue over White House ban The president was also pushed on his decision to end TPS for Haitian immigrants; New York has the U.S.'s second-largest Haitian population. Fortune · Sep 22
Watch: Press pool boycott leaves Trump barely audible at White House event US President Donald Trump was barely audible during live coverage of a White House event on Monday after major television networks suspended pooled coverage following his decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. The Times of India · Sep 22
All major US networks suspend Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban In a rare move, the top five US broadcasters said on Monday that they were halting "pool" coverage of the White House, where a broadcaster films on behalf of all television outlets for the day, in solidarity with CNN. Euronews · Sep 22
Trump inaugurates new White House helipad; TV networks boycott coverage over CNN ban US President Trump inaugurated a new White House helipad with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Major television networks boycotted the event in protest of CNN's ban. Trump posted about the helipad's maiden voyage on his social media. Media access restrictions have overshadowed the helipad project and a state visit. The president has… The Economic Times · Sep 22
Democrats warn they are running out of money and can’t keep up with Trump before the midterms Ad-tracking data shows Republicans holding a nearly $200 million spending lead on television advertising through Election Day The Independent UK · Sep 22
White House launches 'Trump TV', 24/7 streaming platform featuring president's speeches, administration updates The White House launched "Trump TV", a 24/7 streaming platform featuring past presidential content. This launch occurred amidst an escalating dispute over White House press access for news organizations. President Trump defended restrictions imposed on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW after they filed a lawsuit. The administration argued the First… The Economic Times · Sep 22
White House launches Trump TV after CNN ban and US networks lawsuit Donald Trump and the White House have launched Trump TV. BANG Premier · Sep 22
Amid Trump’s clash with CNN, Politico, MS NOW, White House launches ‘Trump TV’ The White House on Monday launched ‘TRUMP TV: The Essentials Station’, a 24/7 digital video stream featuring administration announcements, presidential remarks and other content, as the Trump administration faces a legal challenge from CNN, MS NOW and Politico over their exclusion from the White House. The Times of India · Sep 22
Foreign cash fuels Paramount takeover Critics called the merger a "bad deal for the future of film, entertainment, independent journalism and democracy" Salon · Sep 21
Paramount settles with US states, clearing path for Warner Bros. merger Paramount has reached a settlement with California and 11 other states that clears a major legal hurdle to its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, with the deal imposing commitments on film production, jobs and editorial independence at CNN and CBS News. France 24 · Sep 21
Melania’s office gives credential to CNN for NYC event despite her husband’s ban on the outlet ‘We’re going to see reporters try and get credentialed in other ways,’ CNN’s Brian Stelter reported The Independent UK · Sep 21
Reason · Sep 21 Does CNN Deserve To Be Banned From the White House? Plus: why parents are abandoning public schools, whether AI requires government intervention, and what happened to fusionism in the conservative movement.
The Times of India · Sep 21 ‘Dangerous for our Country’: Trump slams CNN, Politico, MS NOW over White House lawsuit US President Donald Trump on Monday attacked CNN, MS NOW and Politico as "Fake News" outlets after the three news organisations sued his administration over their exclusion from the White House, accusing them of publishing negative and defamatory reports.
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 'Very Therapeutic': X Users Celebrate as Trump's Helipad Speech Is Drowned Out Donald Trump was left inaudible on the White House television feed after major networks suspended shared press-pool coverage, amid a dispute over the administration's ban on several news organisations.
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Vance defends Trump over press ban and removal of ‘propaganda’ from the White House The vice president pushed back against free speech concerns, claiming the banned outlets retain full ability to cover the executive branch from outside White House grounds
We Got This Covered · Sep 21 Fox News chief signals the end of Trump coverage, while rival networks are facing extreme consequences A highly reduced Press Corps for Trump.
The Guardian - US · Sep 21 US TV networks suspend White House pool coverage over Trump media ban White House promoted its own ‘Trump TV’ feed online after ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate
We Got This Covered · Sep 21 Trump banned three news outlets from White House. Now they sue administration citing First Amendment violation According to Trump, this is an assault on "fake news."
The Guardian - US · Sep 21 Plan for editorial oversight board at CNN and CBS News draws skepticism: ‘Utter garbage’ Some network employees and media-watchers have questions and concerns about how arrangement will work
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 Trump's Press Ban 'Backfires' as White House Event Is Left Without Audio After TV Networks Halt Pool Coverage A White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico has prompted five television networks to suspend shared pool coverage as the outlets challenge the decision in federal court.
International Business Times UK · Sep 21 Trump's Helipad Speech Is Drowned Out After Press Ban Leaves White House Without TV Pool Donald Trump's White House helipad ceremony unfolded without a replacement TV pool crew after CNN was barred from its scheduled assignment, leaving his remarks difficult to hear on the official livestream.
International Business Times · Sep 21 Paramount Settles Lawsuit Over Warner Bros. Discovery Acquisition In Key Step For The Deal The company made a commitment to release 30 films per year for the first two years of the deal, and 32 over each of the following three years. Otherwise it will have to pay a fine.