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US justice department investigates TV networks over Trump pool coverage
The White House had blocked access for CNN, MS Now and Politico, leading them to restrict pool coverage.
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US opens antitrust probe into TV networks for halting Trump coverage
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Department of Justice says it's investigating whether the White House press pool's decision violated antitrust laws.
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- Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:30:10 UTC.
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