On October 11, 2026, five of the United States’ most-watched television networks—ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News—simultaneously halted their participation in the White House press pool. The decision was described as an act of solidarity with journalists whose White House credentials had been pulled.
On 2026-10-11 the United States Justice Department launched an antitrust investigation into the five networks. Investigators are examining whether the joint suspension of White House pool coverage violates federal antitrust laws.
The investigation examines whether the joint suspension of White House pool coverage violates federal antitrust laws.
The development highlights tensions between the press and the White House and raises questions about the legality of collective journalistic action.
The development highlights tensions between the press and the White House and raises questions about the legality of collective journalistic action.
The situation raises questions about the legality of collective journalistic action.
The Justice Department has launched an antitrust investigation into the five networks.
ZERO CREDIBILITY cnn and others banned because they lie to the public... over and over and over again. Gateway Pundit ·4h@gatewaypundit NEW: DOJ Now Investigating White House TV Pool Networks for Antitrust Violations After Attempted Boycott of Coverage White House https://t.co/t5Fl8GMiG9