DOJ Launches Investigation Of Networks For Suspending TV Pool Amid Trump’s Ban On CNN

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The Justice Department has launched an investigation into whether the five major networks violated antitrust laws when they suspended participation in the White House TV pool in protest of Donald Trump’s ban on CNN.

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  • Reported by Deadline and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:05:49 UTC.

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  1. Justice Department Investigating TV Networks Over Decision to Suspend Press Pool

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