US opens antitrust probe into TV networks halting Trump coverage

Department of Justice says it’s investigating whether the White House press pool’s decision violated antitrust laws.Published On 11 Oct 202611 Oct 2026The United States Department of Justice has opened an investigation into television networks’ decision to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month.A spokesperson said on Saturday that the department was investigating whether the networks violated federal antitrust laws by their boycott, which followed a White House decision to pull the credentials of reporters from three news organisations, including CNN.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Why is the Trump administration trying to dismantle the ICC?list 2 of 4Trump says Ukraine needs a new president who will agree to end the warlist 3 of 4What has Trump’s Board of Peace achieved in a year since Gaza ‘ceasefire’?list 4 of 4Why is US turning to Russia for diesel despite sanctions?end of listThe ⁠networks under investigation are ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News, said Emily Convington, the Justice Department spokesperson.“Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act,” she said of the antitrust legislation.“The Antitrust Division is simply inv...