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The Justice Department has opened an investigation into the five major broadcast networks that make up the White House television press pool—ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, and NBC—over their decision to suspend pooled video coverage of President Donald Trump following the administration’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico. The probe focuses on whether the coordinated boycott violates the Sherman Act, which prohibits anti‑competitive agreements. This development highlights a growing clash between the executive branch and media outlets over press access, framing the press pool as a battleground for First Amendment rights. Observers will watch how the DOJ’s findings influence future press‑pool operations, potential legal challenges from the networks, and the broader implications for media freedom in covering the presidency. [[1, 2]]