US President Trump unveiled a new White House helicopter pad as major US TV networks stayed away in protest. ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate after presidential ban that prompted widespread condemnationMajor US TV news networks agreed to refuse to air coverage of Donald Trump’s White House after the administration banned certain media outlets including CNN from the grounds.The ban left CNN unable to fulfill its duties as Monday’s White House designated pool broadcaster. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• US President Trump unveiled a new White House helicopter pad as major US TV networks stayed away in protest.S1

• ABC, CBS, Fox News and NBC decline to participate after presidential ban that prompted widespread condemnationMajor US TV news networks agreed to refuse to air coverage of Donald Trump’s White House after the administration banned certain media outlets includi...S2