As the White House prepares for a high-stakes visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping, the status of the television press pool remains in flux. Journalists representing major networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox News, were present at the White House on Thursday, prepared to cover the diplomatic proceedings. However, the specific arrangements for the networks' access have not been finalized.

The uncertainty follows recent shifts in White House press access policies, most notably the reinstatement of CNN’s credentials. While the networks are on-site and ready to report, the logistical framework for how these outlets will operate during the Xi visit is currently unclear. The Hill reports that the situation is in "limbo," as the administration and the media organizations navigate the remaining questions regarding pool access and coverage protocols for the summit. No official statement has yet clarified how the pool will be structured or if all networks will have the access they are seeking for the duration of the visit.