DOJ Investigates Major News Networks for Antitrust Violations in White House Coverage

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an antitrust investigation targeting five prominent news organizations: ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, and Fox News. This inquiry centers on a coordinated decision by these networks to temporarily suspend White House pool coverage in September 2026. The investigation seeks to determine if this collective action constitutes an illegal group boycott under the Sherman Antitrust Act, following a ban on specific outlets by the Trump administration.

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