Justice Department probes broadcasters' halt of Trump coverage in White House pool
Federal prosecutors are examining whether a group of TV networks broke competition rules after stopping their presidential reporting last month, following a dispute over press access.
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What happened
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether a White House television press pool broke antitrust law by halting its coverage of President Donald Trump last month. The probe follows a move by five broadcasters who stopped presidential coverage after CNN, MS Now and Politico were barred from the White House.
Why it matters
The investigation raises questions about whether the broadcasters' decision violated antitrust law. The reports do not describe any outcome.
Coverage
- US justice department investigating TV networks over Trump pool coverage (The Guardian)
- Justice Department probes White House press pool's Trump coverage halt (AP)
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