DOJ launches antitrust probe into TV networks over suspended pool coverage

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What happened

The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into major television networks, including CNN, after President Trump banned them from them from the White House.

Key facts

  • The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into major television networks, including CNN, after President Trump banned them from them from the White House.
  • Reported by NPR Business and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:35:07 UTC.

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