Justice Department investigates TV networks as White House press-access fight escalates

cnbc.com·Liz Napolitano·2026-10-11T19:07:27.000Z
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The article describes how the Trump administration banned several major news outlets from White House access, prompting a legal battle and a Justice Department investigation into the media's response. It frames the DOJ's antitrust probe as a political move meant to punish critical press, while highlighting the administration's history of attacking unfavorable coverage. The tone suggests the administration is retaliating against the press to suppress scrutiny.

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