US justice department investigating TV networks over Trump pool coverage
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Summary
The US Department of Justice is investigating whether a group of TV news channels breaking their coverage of President Donald Trump violated antitrust laws, which prevent unfair business practices. This investigation follows the White House’s decision to block some news outlets like CNN, Politico, and MS Now from the White House last month.Key Facts
- The Justice Department is checking if news organizations boycotting coverage violated laws against unfair business deals.
- Last month, five TV broadcasters stopped covering President Trump after some news outlets were banned from the White House.
- The White House said access to cover the president is a “privilege, not a right.”
- CNN, Politico, and MS Now were banned from the White House but later won a court order to restore their access.
- TV news pool members share the cost, take turns covering the president, and share footage with others.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists criticized the investigation, saying it could pressure news outlets and harm public knowledge.
- The ban and coverage stop reflected rising tensions over media access to President Trump.
- The Justice Department sent letters to ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, and NBC asking for comments about the investigation.
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