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DOJ is investigating news organizations for antitrust violations after the White House TV pool halted coverage when Trump banned several outlets

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What happened

The television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fortune and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:28:49 UTC.

Why it matters

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