<p>The US Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month violated antitrust law, according to an agency spokesperson on Saturday.</p><p>The investigation follows the cessation of presidential coverage by five broadcasters after CNN, MS Now, and Politico were barred from the White House. The spokesperson noted that group boycotts among business competitors could potentially violate US law. “The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws,” the spokesperson stated.</p>
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US Department of Justice Investigates TV Networks Over Trump Coverage
The US Department of Justice is investigating the White House television press pool's decision to stop coverage of President Donald Trump, which may have violated antitrust laws. This investigation follows the exclusion of certain news organizations from White House coverage.
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