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CNN sparks debate outrage with White House pool reporter ban during presidential debate. Find out more about the heated controversies and exclusive details from the event.

CNN has recently stirred up a storm of controversy surrounding its handling of the presidential debates, particularly with its decision to ban White House pool reporters from the debate room. This rare move has left many questioning CNN's transparency and fairness in covering such crucial events. The exclusion of press pool reporters has raised concerns about media access and freedom of the press in the United States.

In the midst of the heated debate, CNN faced criticism for its handling of the event, with some suggesting that Biden should never have debated Trump at all. Critics pointed out instances where the network's moderators were accused of tossing softballs, leading to a lack of substantive questioning and accountability during the debate.

During the presidential debate, key moments included Trump's repeated election denialism and his conditional acceptance of the 2024 election results. The debate highlighted the ongoing political tensions and divisions in the country, with both candidates facing off on crucial issues.

As the fallout from the debate continues, White House journalists have urged CNN to reconsider its debate access policies. The debate's aftermath has sparked discussions about the role of media in shaping public opinion and the necessity of fair and inclusive coverage in political events. The controversy surrounding CNN's handling of the presidential debate has shed light on the complexities and challenges of modern media coverage in the political landscape.

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CNN bans White House pool reporters from debate room (The Straits Times)

It is extremely rare for the press pool to be barred from an event in the United States. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Biden Should Never Have Debated Trump — And CNN Did Him No ... (Variety)

The incumbent president lost face as Jake Tapper and Dana Bash tossed softballs.

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Takeaways from CNN's presidential debate with Biden and Trump (CNN)

Trump, meanwhile, at times repeated his frequent election denialism. He said he'd accept the results of the 2024 election if it's “fair and legal,” but then ...

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With CNN Debate Hours Away, Multiple News Outlets Are Still ... (Hollywood Reporter)

The White House Correspondents' Association has asked the cable network to have a pool reporter in the debate studio, while the National Association of Black ...

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Listen to the CNN presidential debate simulcast on NPR (NPR)

President Biden and former President Donald Trump will take the stage later tonight in the first presidential debate of the 2024 campaign. You can tune into the ...

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Live fact check: CNN's Biden-Trump debate (PBS NewsHour)

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off tonight for the first time since 2020.

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NPR live broadcast and analysis of CNN Presidential Debate tonight ... (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

WPR News stations and wpr.org will broadcast NPR's anchored live special coverage of the CNN Presidential Debate tonight, June 27, at 8 p.m. In addition to ...

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White House Journalists Urge CNN to Widen Debate Access (The New York Times)

A letter to the network noted that, in previous debates, a reporter from the White House Correspondents' Association was granted access.

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Inside CNN's Presidential Debate: How it will work (KPRC Click2Houston)

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to face off in their first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle.

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White House correspondents blast CNN for debate access snub (The Washington Post)

The White House Correspondents' Association says CNN should allow a pool reporter to be in the closed studio where Biden and Trump will debate.

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Analysis: Fact-checking the CNN Trump-Biden debate (PBS NewsHour)

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clashed on topics including immigration, the economy, abortion and their ages.

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How to watch Biden and Trump in first 2024 presidential debate (Axios)

President Biden and former President Trump face off Thursday in the first presidential debate of 2024.

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How CNN Handled The First Trump-Biden Presidential Debate (Variety)

CNN kept a debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump civilized, but much misinformation went without checking and Trump often deflected questions.

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How the CNN mute button will work at tonight's Biden-Trump debate (NewsNation Now)

CNN on Thursday night will be using a mute button that can cut off President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump during the first presidential ...

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Instant analysis of the presidential debate with CNN experts | CNN ... (CNN)

Read CNN's analysis and commentary of the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in Atlanta.

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Soup broth is damaging South Korea's highest mountain, warn officials (CNN International)

On Jeju Island, hikers dumping out ramyun are causing environmental problems, according to concerned park officials.

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Fact-checking CNN's presidential debate: How accurate were Joe ... (Poynter)

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, the presumptive presidential nominees, shared a debate stage June 27 for the first time since 2020, ...

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Biden's disastrous debate pitches his reelection bid into crisis (CNN)

If Joe Biden loses November's election, history will record that it took just 10 minutes to destroy a presidency.

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What, no golf commercials? CNN's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was broken up by two ad breaks—a first in modern ...

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Instant analysis of the presidential debate with CNN experts | CNN ... (CNN)

Read CNN's analysis and commentary of the first 2024 presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in Atlanta.

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'Deep Panic' Among Democrats after Biden's Debate Performance ... (Newsweek)

There is a "very aggressive panic" throughout the Democrat Party following the first presidential debate Thursday, according to panelists on CNN.

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Götene, a town in rural Sweden, is selling plots of land for just 9 US cents per square meter, to encourage new residents to come and build their dream ...

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47.9 million viewers tuned in to CNN's presidential debate with ... (CNN)

CNN's Thursday night debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was watched by 47.9 million viewers on television, according to ...

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Biden-Trump Debate Ratings: Nearly 48 Million Viewers, CNN Says (Variety)

According to the CNN's report of Nielsen Fast National data, a combined 47.9 million total viewers watched the Biden-Trump Presidential Debate on TV.

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CNN says 47.9 million people watched the presidential debate ... (NBC News)

CNN said Friday that 47.9 million people watched the presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump across broadcast and cable TV as well as ...

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CNN Says 47.9 Million Watched Presidential Debate; TV Viewership ... (Deadline)

CNN said that 47.9 million watched the presidential debate across TV platforms on Thursday night, according to Nielsen Fast National data.

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Majority of debate watchers say Trump won debate over Biden: CNN ... (Business Standard)

During Thursday's feisty debate that lasted roughly 90 minutes, President Biden and 78-year-old Trump sparred over the economy, immigration, foreign policy, ...

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CNN Weekly News Quiz: June 27, 2024 (CNN)

A historic debate. A mysterious monolith. A failing dam. What do you remember from the week that was?

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48 Million Viewers Watch CNN's Presidential Debate Across ... (Forbes)

8.7 million viewers watched the CNN debate on host network CNN, with the bulk of viewers watching the event simulcast on other networks.

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CNN's Trump-Biden debate draws 48 million viewers in drop from ... (Axios)

Biden's train wreck performance plus Trump's return to the debate stage drew a sizable audience.

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47.9 million viewers tuned in to CNN's presidential debate with ... (KEYT)

By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — CNN's Thursday night debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was watched by 47.9 million.

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No debate: On existential threats, Biden, Trump, and CNN all largely ... (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists)

In general, the outright panic in many Democratic circles over Biden's aged demeanor overwhelmed reporting on any public policy matters “addressed” in ...

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How ratings for first presidential debate of 2024 compare with past ... (CBS News)

The much-anticipated debate on Thursday night between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump drew an estimated 51.27 million viewers to the ...

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