Major television networks have defied the White House’s attempts to restrict media access by announcing plans to maintain their shared pool coverage of the president’s daily activities this week. While CNN faces exclusion from these arrangements, networks including NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox have committed to carrying out their scheduled coverage on assigned days. The decision underscores a broader tension between the administration and parts of the media over access and reporting privileges. The move could shape public perception of the White House’s transparency amid ongoing disputes over press restrictions.


Major television networks plan to continue to provide pool coverage of President Trump's daily activities this week despite the White House's ongoing efforts to block CNN from covering the president. Each of the TV networks in the pool, including NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox, plan to fulfill their pool duties on the days they are...