TV networks resume covering White House as legal battle continues
WBD•US television networks resumed covering President Donald Trump's White House events on Friday after a federal judge ordered access restored for CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Litigation over the administration's ban continues.
1. Coverage resumes
Television networks resumed covering Trump's White House events on Friday, and the press pool aired footage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival and the leaders' tour of the National Archives. ABC, CBS, Fox News, NBC and CNN share the costs of presidential coverage and rotate pool duties.
2. Court fight continues
A federal judge ordered CNN, MS NOW and Politico's access restored on Thursday, deeming the ban likely unconstitutional. The outlets sued Trump and administration members, alleging violations of their First Amendment and due process rights; litigation continues.
