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Justice Department investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- The Justice Department is investigating whether major TV networks, including CBS, violated antitrust laws by boycotting the White House press pool after President Trump banned three news organizations from the White House.
- The investigation focuses on whether the group boycott among competing news organizations violated the Sherman Act, a federal law against monopolistic business practices.
- The boycott occurred after Trump revoked credentials for CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, accusing them of publishing "fake news" and threatening national security with certain articles.
- The five major networks suspended press pool coverage in solidarity, coinciding with Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, emphasizing the public's right to independent government information.
- Although a court reinstated the banned outlets' credentials, the White House has continued to restrict their access to certain areas, and the legal case is ongoing with a temporary restraining order extended.
