TECHNOLOGY · The New York Times

Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

Published: 2026-10-11T02:40:53.000Z · 3-Minute Executive Summary

Federal law enforcement officials have contacted several major television broadcasting organizations. The Department of Justice initiated an inquiry on Friday to determine if these media companies breached competition regulations. Specifically, the examination focuses on decisions made by the networks to halt shared broadcast reporting arrangements regarding the president.

Why It Matters: This antitrust inquiry scrutinizes network coordination regarding broadcast access to the president.