The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether a decision by the White House television press pool to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month violated antitrust law. An agency spokesperson confirmed the inquiry on Saturday, marking a federal examination into the coordinated media action.
The investigation focuses on the legality of the press pool's temporary cessation of coverage involving President Trump. Further details regarding the specific statutes being reviewed or the potential outcomes of the inquiry were not immediately detailed by the Justice Department spokesperson.
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