Justice Department investigating TV networks that briefly suspended Trump pool coverage

The article discusses an examination by the Justice Department into whether major TV networks violated antitrust laws last month. This inquiry follows a brief suspension of their White House press pool coverage after President Donald Trump blocked certain news outlets from accessing the White House grounds. ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News have been asked to provide communications and materials related to the White House TV press pool as part of the investigation, reflecting rising tensions between Trump and legacy media companies. Additionally, the page includes promotional content urging readers to subscribe to the Washington Examiner for full access to news and analysis, with options to log in or subscribe for unlimited coverage.


The Justice Department is investigating whether the major TV networks violated antitrust law last month when they briefly suspended their pool coverage of President Donald Trump after he blocked multiple news outlets from fully accessing White House grounds.

ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News were told on Friday to provide “communications and materials” related to the White House TV press pool, according to the New York Times, in an escalation against legacy media companies with which Trump has long feuded.

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