Pool report

The written or recorded account a pool reporter produces after covering a limited-access event, distributed to the full White House press corps so outlets not present can report the same facts. Pool reports are a practical mechanism for extending small-space access across the whole press corps.

Sources

1. What is the White House press pool, and why does it matter? archived copyCNBC, 2026-09-21. Source record
2. What is the White House press pool, and why is it now under threat? archived copyCNN, 2026-09-20. Source record