White House Excludes CNN from Presidential Trip to Tennessee

Why it matters locally: While the White House's decision impacts the press pool, the direct implications for Tennessee residents and state agencies are limited to the logistical arrangements for the presidential visit itself.

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.