US DOJ probes five news outlets for antitrust in Trump press pool boycott

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an investigation into ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox, and NBC for potential antitrust violations following their coordinated refusal to cover presidential activities. This probe, which raises significant First Amendment concerns, is a direct response to the networks' joint suspension of coverage in protest of a White House ban. The legal basis and scope of the alleged boycott remain unclear, with the outcome potentially setting a precedent for press freedom and competition law.