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

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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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White House Monitors Suspected Plague Outbreak in Russia’s Irkutsk Region

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The White House is monitoring a suspected plague outbreak in Russia’s Irkutsk region, following the death of lab worker Darya Shipilova on October 2, 2026. Shipilova, a 28-year-old technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute, died after exposure to what is believed to be pneumonic plague. Nearly 200 individuals who had contact with Shipilova are under medical observation, and several hospitals in the region are under quarantine. Russian authorities have initiated epidemic-control measures.

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