What is the White House press pool and how does it work?

TL;DR

The White House press pool consists of rotating journalists from print, wire, digital, photography, broadcast, and radio sectors.
The pool provides coverage of the president's daily activities, travels, and events, both domestically and internationally.
A lawsuit was filed by CNN, MS NOW, and Politico challenging their ban from the White House, citing First Amendment violations.
Other networks suspended the TV pool in solidarity with the banned outlets.
The White House press office now selects pool members, a change from the White House Correspondents' Association's prior role.
Pool reporters gather information, ask questions, and distribute dispatches to the wider press corps.
News organizations cover the expenses for their reporters' participation in the pool, including travel and equipment.

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