Five US networks suspend White House pool coverage in protest
Five major US television networks halted their participation in the White House press pool in protest after the White House removed CNN from the pool. The broadcasters said the move defended the public’s access to independent reporting and opposed restrictions based on critical coverage.
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First reported among our outlets by Daily Jang (Pakistan), · most coverage from Pakistan (1), Japan (1), Israel (1), India (1)
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The US network press pool — consisting of the five major networks, including CNN — has suspended coverage of Trump pool events pending further notice.
Daily Jang · Pakistan22 Sep 07:09