Media News Daily: Top Stories for 09/22/2026

Major TV Networks Suspended White House Pool Coverage

ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News suspended their participation in White House television pool coverage on Monday after the Trump administration removed CNN from its scheduled pool assignment. The networks said the public has a vital interest in receiving independent information and that administrations should not restrict outlets because of objections to their reporting. Fox News Washington bureau chief Bryan Boughton said no replacement television pool would be established, while other pool coverage would continue. The action followed President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW, and Politico reporters from the White House. (Read More) (Washington Examiner Rating)

Paramount Reportedly Settles Lawsuits Blocking Warner Bros. Merger

Paramount Skydance reached a settlement with state attorneys general who had sued to block its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a major legal obstacle to the deal. According to reporting cited from Bloomberg, several holdout states ultimately agreed to settlement terms, with negotiations reportedly securing independent editorial boards for CNN and CBS News. The merger would place CNN, HBO, Warner Bros. Discovery, and other major media properties under Paramount’s control. (Read More) (Mediaite Rating)

White House Launches 24/7 “Trump TV” Stream

The White House launched a round-the-clock online stream called “Trump TV: The Essentials Station,” featuring presidential speeches, administration announcements, and curated clips. The service debuted Monday night after the major television networks suspended White House pool coverage and just days after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House access. A White House spokesperson described the service as an unfiltered stream of administration highlights, while the initial broadcast included previously recorded material rather than exclusively live coverage. (Read More) (Washington Sun Rating)