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DOJ Antitrust Probe Targets TV Networks Over White House Pool Boycott

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating five major television networks for potential antitrust violations after they collectively suspended White House press pool coverage in September. The probe, which demands internal communications regarding the boycott, follows a dispute where President Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. While the DOJ cites the Sherman Act, legal experts and media advocates argue the action is a First Amendment issue and an attempt to intimidate the press.

via USA Today|

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DOJ probes five major networks over antitrust claims regarding White House pool boycott

The US Justice Department is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News for potential violations of the Sherman Act after the networks suspended their pooled coverage of President Trump in September. This action follows the administration's ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, which the networks boycotted in solidarity. While the DOJ seeks communications regarding the boycott, legal experts argue the move may be a pretext for media intimidation, and the networks have not yet commented.

via BBC|

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