Media News Daily: Top Stories for 10/01/2026

White House Again Removes CNN From Press Pool Duty

The White House removed CNN from the press pool scheduled to cover President Donald Trump’s trip to Texas and Oklahoma, continuing the administration’s dispute with the network even after a federal judge temporarily restored White House grounds access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. The earlier court order did not require the administration to include CNN in travel or pool assignments, leaving that issue part of the broader legal fight. CNN was also excluded from Air Force One pool coverage during a recent Tennessee trip, while several other major television networks previously suspended pool duties in solidarity. (Read More) (The Hill Rating)

House Passes Bill Protecting AM Radio in New Vehicles

The U.S. House has passed the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require new passenger vehicles sold in the United States to provide access to AM broadcast radio without an additional charge. Supporters argue that AM remains an important source of emergency information when cellular networks, electricity, or internet service fail, particularly in rural areas. The measure passed the House by voice vote on September 15 and was received by the Senate the following day, where it was placed on the legislative calendar for further consideration. (Read More) (WTVB Rating)

Appeals Court Backs Thomson Reuters in AI Copyright Case

A federal appeals court has upheld Thomson Reuters’ landmark copyright victory against former legal-research competitor Ross Intelligence, rejecting Ross’s fair-use defense over its use of Westlaw material to develop an AI-powered legal search tool. The Third Circuit concluded that Ross’s use of copyrighted Westlaw headnotes was not sufficiently transformative and affirmed that the material was copyrightable. The decision is especially significant because it is the first U.S. appellate ruling addressing fair use in an AI-training context, though the court emphasized that Ross’s technology was not generative AI. (Read More) (Reuters Rating)