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US opens antitrust probe into TV networks halting Trump coverage
Original: US opens antitrust probe into TV networks halting Trump coverage Department of Justice says it's investigating whether t
The US Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into whether television networks violated competition law by halting coverage of Donald Trump. The probe targets the White House press pool's decision to stop carrying the president's remarks, with the Justice Department examining whether the collective move amounted to an unlawful coordination among broadcasters. The announcement is drawing attention to the relationship between the administration and major news organizations.
Why now: The Justice Department's investigation raises press freedom and antitrust concerns involving the White House press pool and major TV networks.
US Department of JusticeDonald TrumpWhite House press poolTV networksAl Jazeera
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