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Trump Administration Probes Major TV Networks Over White House Coverage Boycott
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Moneycontrol•11-10-2026, 07:35
Trump Administration Probes Major TV Networks Over White House Coverage Boycott
- •The US Justice Department is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News for potential antitrust violations following a coverage boycott.
- •The boycott was organized after the White House revoked press credentials for reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW in September.
- •All five major TV networks suspended coverage in solidarity after access was restricted, refusing to provide replacement coverage.
- •The White House reinstated the credentials on September 24 following a federal judge ruling that the ban was likely unconstitutional.
Key Questions Answered
The US Justice Department is investigating whether ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News violated federal antitrust laws by boycotting White House coverage after reporters' credentials were pulled.
The networks suspended coverage in solidarity after the White House revoked the press credentials of reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW on September 19.
The White House reinstated the credentials on September 24 after US District Judge Timothy Kelly ruled the ban was likely unconstitutional and ordered access restored.
