DOJ is investigating news organizations for antitrust violations after the White House TV pool halted coverage when Trump banned several outlets
The television pool of five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House.
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# DOJ Antitrust Investigation Into News Pool Operations The Department of Justice is investigating potential antitrust violations by a five-broadcaster television pool after it halted White House coverage in response to the Trump administration's ban on CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from accessing presidential events. The investigation could have significant implications for media conglomerates' stock valuations, particularly those of the pool members (likely including Disney/ABC, Comcast/NBC, CBS, Fox, and others), as antitrust findings could restrict their collaborative newsgathering practices
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