White House Excludes CNN from Presidential Trip to Tennessee

Why it matters locally: As the seat of federal government, actions by the White House, including decisions regarding press access, are often closely watched in District of Columbia.

The White House removed CNN from the pool of journalists scheduled to accompany President Donald Trump on his trip to Tennessee on Saturday. CNN was responsible for providing coverage of the President's movements and remarks for other major television networks. The decision came on Friday evening, ahead of the President's scheduled travel.