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What is the White House press pool and how does it work?

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President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.

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  1. CBS News

    What is the White House press pool and how does it work? (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump's move to ban CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO from the White House has highlighted the role of the press pool.

  2. Al Jazeera

    The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.

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