US opens antitrust probe into TV networks for halting Trump coverage

The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into television networks' decision to halt coverage of President Donald Trump last month. A spokesperson stated that the investigation is examining whether these boycotts, following the White House's decision to revoke credentials of reporters from three outlets including CNN, violate federal antitrust laws. The networks under investigation are ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, and Fox News. This move comes amid ongoing clashes between the Trump administration and major media outlets, which have frequently labeled the press as 'fake news'.