Justice Department investigates TV networks as White House press-access fight escalates

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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The Justice Department said in a statement that it is examining whether the White House TV press pool violated the Sherman Act.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:18:38 UTC.

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