The US justice department is investigating major TV networks over their suspension of Trump press pool coverage
The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into five major television networks for boycotting White House coverage, citing potential antitrust violations. The networks include ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News. Trump blocked access to the White House for three outlets in September, prompting a joint reporting halt and lawsuits.
- The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating five television networks for boycotting White House coverage.
- The investigation examines whether news organizations violated federal antitrust laws, including the Sherman Act.
- The networks include ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News, all of which are part of the White House TV pool.
- Group boycotts among commercial broadcasters can violate the Sherman Act.
- Trump blocked CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House on September 19.
- The five broadcasters temporarily stopped joint reporting on President Trump last month.
- The White House stated that covering the president is a privilege, not a right.
- Justice Department spokeswoman Emily Covington said the five networks boycotted White House events.
- The investigation concerns suspected illegal agreements to halt coverage of President Trump.
- CNN, MS Now, and Politico filed lawsuits over the ban.
- The New York Times reported the investigation based on information from six people.
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