TV networks resume covering White House as legal battle continues - Reuters

President Donald Trump’s administration had barred several news outlets, including CNN, MSNBC and Politico, from White House coverage last week. The ban prompted legal challenges that culminated in a federal judge ordering the administration to restore the outlets’ access to the White House press pool.

Following the court order, television networks have resumed reporting from the White House. The decision allows the previously excluded outlets to rejoin the daily briefings and other on‑site events, ending the brief interruption in their coverage.

The networks are now sharing the costs associated with covering the president and have agreed to rotate their presence in the press pool. This arrangement includes major broadcasters such as CNN, ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC, which will alternate their reporting duties to manage expenses and ensure continuous coverage.

Despite the restoration of access, the dispute over press privileges remains unresolved. Legal proceedings continue as the administration and the affected media organizations contest the scope and conditions of White House coverage.

The ongoing litigation underscores a broader conflict between the executive branch and news organizations regarding the rights and responsibilities of the press in covering the presidency.