U.S. DOJ Will Probe TV Networks Over President Trump’s Pool Coverage
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The U.S. Department of Justice has notified major television networks that it is launching an investigation into whether they violated antitrust laws. The probe focuses on the networks' recent decision to suspend pool coverage of President Trump.
The suspension of pool coverage was enacted after the White House denied press access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. According to sources familiar with the matter, the federal inquiry is examining whether the coordinated network response to the access restrictions breached antitrust regulations.
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Variety (US)Provides specific detail on five networks and three excluded media organizations.
NYT Business (US)Emphasizes the Friday notification date regarding the antitrust law inquiry.
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