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DOJ Probes TV Networks Over White House Coverage Decisions
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Fusion42 · 12 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The DOJ Antitrust Division is investigating five major US TV networks (CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox, ABC) for coordinating a boycott of White House event coverage following news access restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Media & Streaming, and 6 sources have reported it between 11 Oct 2026 and 13 Oct 2026.
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You face new risks as coordinated media actions against government controls are now antitrust targets. This inquiry signals tighter scrutiny on how media companies collaborate on coverage decisions.
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6 sources · first reported 11 Oct 2026 · latest 13 Oct 2026
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