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White House Press Pool Controversy
The US Department of Justice is investigating major TV networks for potentially violating antitrust laws by suspending their participation in the White House TV press pool in protest of President Trump's ban on certain news outlets.
- DOJ Investigates TV Networks Over Suspension of White House Press Pool
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether major TV networks violated antitrust laws by suspending their participation in the White House TV press pool following President Trump's ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. The networks reportedly boycotted coverage to protest the exclusion of CNN, which lasted four days and disrupted live broadcasts of events like Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit.