DOJ Investigates 5 TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage Decisions
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The Justice Department said it is investigating five television networks that stopped providing pooled coverage of President Donald Trump’s appearances after the White House barred several news organizations from access.
Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.
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“The Justice Department said it is investigating five television networks that stopped providing pooled coverage of President Donald Trump’s appearances after the White House barred several news organizations from access.”
Bloomberg — DOJ Probes TV Networks Over White House Coverage Decisions“Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.”
ny times — Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage