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Justice Department investigating major TV networks over suspending pool coverage of Trump

The Justice Department said it is investigating five major TV broadcast networks for potentially violating federal antitrust laws after the networks temporarily declined to provide pool coverage of President Donald Trump, a department spokesperson said.

Sources (4)· Oct 10, 11:09 PM to Oct 11, 5:05 AM

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