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US opens antitrust probe into TV networks halting Trump coverage

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Department of Justice says it's investigating whether the White House press pool's decision violated antitrust laws.

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Published: Oct 11, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 11, 2026, 5:52 AM UTC

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The US Justice Department is examining whether ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News broke federal antitrust law when they jointly suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump.

Moneycontrol.comTrump administration launches antitrust investigation into major US TV networks

The DOJ is investigating five major TV networks for antitrust violations after they suspended coverage of President Trump. The networks acted after CNN, MS Now, and Politico were banned from the White House. The investigation highlights escalating tensions between the Trump administration and ...

Newsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FMDOJ Probes TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage Suspension

Justice Department probes five networks over joint Trump coverage boycott Justice Department seeks broadcaster emails as antitrust inquiry widens over White House pool boycott

ChosunbizJustice Department probes five networks over joint Trump coverage boycott - CHOSUNBIZ

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White House

Residence and workplace of the US president

The White House is the official residence and workplace of the president of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., it has served as the residence of every U.S. president since John Adams in 1800 when the national capital was moved from Philadelphia. The White House is also a metonym for the Executive Office of the President.

Donald Trump

President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

Donald John Trump is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021.

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Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool CoverageThe New York TimesUnited States10 hr. ago
Trump’s DOJ probes major TV networks over response to White House ban of CNNCNNUnited States7 hr. ago
Trump administration launches antitrust investigation into major US TV networksMoneycontrol.com2 hr. ago
DOJ Probes TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage SuspensionNewsradio WOOD 1300 and 106.9 FM4 hr. ago
Justice Department probes five networks over joint Trump coverage boycott - CHOSUNBIZChosunbiz3 hr. ago
Donald Trump News: Department of Justice Initiates Probe Against 5 News Outlets Over Decision to Halt Press Coverage of Trump Amid Ongoing RowThe Sunday Guardian2 hr. ago

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