1 Presidential Press Pool Suspended After President Bans Three Networks
The five major television networks that share coverage of President Donald Trump have temporarily suspended their joint press pool after the White House banned CNN from covering the preside. ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News and NBC normally take turns providing video of Trump's travel and public events, sharing their footage with other news organizations. The five television networks issued a joint statement saying the public needs access to independent information about its government and that an administration should not exclude news organizations because of their reporting. CNN was scheduled to cover Trump's trip to New York City yesterday for the United Nations General Assembly, but the suspension means no network television pool team is travelling with him. The three banned news outlets filed a lawsuit yesterday, arguing that the ban violates their First Amendment rights.
2 Flights Resume After Equipment Failure Leads To Cancellations In Northeast
Thousands of travelers faced delays and canceled flights yesterday after an equipment failure disrupted air traffic control operations in the Northeast. The FAA temporarily stopped flights at Newark and Philadelphia airports, while New York's JFK and LaGuardia airports also experienced major delays. Officials say a communications circuit failed at an air traffic control facility in Philadelphia, and a backup fiber-optic line had been accidentally cut during construction in New Jersey. Hundreds of flights were canceled, and some planes already in the air were diverted to other airports. Repairs were completed Monday evening, allowing flights to resume, although delays continued as airlines worked through the backlog.
3 Military Leaders Divided Over Action Against The Houthis
U.S. military leaders are divided over whether President Donald Trump should order strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen after Saudi Arabia requested American help. Some commanders support military action following Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, while others warn that opening another front could strain U.S. forces already fighting Iran. Officials say Trump ordered strikes Sunday but canceled them before they began. The Houthis claim they recently shot down a Saudi fighter jet and have advanced toward important oil facilities and shipping routes. The Pentagon says American forces remain prepared to act if Trump orders military action.