White House blocks CNN from Air Force One
The White House barred CNN from travelling aboard Air Force One for President Donald Trump's Saturday trip to Tennessee and placed Real America's Voice News in the pool instead. CNN had been scheduled to cover the journey. The action marked another escalation in the administration's dispute with major US news organisations over access.
Why it matters
Changing the press pool to exclude a specific outlet raises concerns about equal access and independent coverage.
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Part of the September 26, 2026 brief.