Policy · 10/11/2026
DOJ Probes Five TV Networks Over White House Pool Coverage
Five major TV networks face a DOJ antitrust investigation over White House pool coverage under the Trump administration.
Why it matters
The Washington Post describes the probe as a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s use of its powers against perceived press enemies.
- ★The Justice Department is conducting an antitrust investigation.
- ★The outlets are Fox News, CNN, ABC, CBS and NBC.
- ★The investigation concerns White House pool coverage.