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DOJ probes news outlets over White House TV pool coverage halt

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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating news organizations for potential antitrust violations related to the White House television press pool's decision to halt coverage. This action follows President Donald Trump's administration barring several outlets, including CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, from accessing the White House. The DOJ is examining whether these collective boycotts by competitors contravene antitrust laws, with a spokesperson emphasizing the investigation's purpose is to determine any violations. AI

RANK_REASON Government investigation into potential antitrust violations by news organizations. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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DOJ probes news outlets over White House TV pool coverage halt

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Alanna Durkin Richer, Amy Taxin, The Associated Press ·

    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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