Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.
Category: CNN
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Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage
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Judge Extends Pause on Trump’s Ban Against CNN, MS NOW and Politico
The New York Times – Business:The judge overseeing the case said that the pause would extend until next week, and promised to decide whether to further extend it by Tuesday.
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Why a Court Order Didn’t Stop Trump From Keeping Reporters Off Air Force One
The New York Times – Business:A judge temporarily blocked the president from barring journalists from White House grounds, but they are being excluded in other ways.
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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
The New York Times – Business:After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.
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CNN C.E.O. Mark Thompson Says He Will Stay On Under New Owner Skydance
The New York Times – Business:Mark Thompson told the network’s employees that he had faith that David Ellison, the chief executive of Skydance, would support “independent news that CNN has always stood for.”
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White House Filing Claims President Has Authority to Bar News Outlets
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration again defended the decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House and to exclude journalists from the pool that covers the president in small spaces.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico Seek a Longer Reprieve From White House Ban
The New York Times – Business:A federal court temporarily lifted the ban last week. The outlets want a longer pause while they sue to restore their access.
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TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN
The New York Times – Business:The White House TV pool went dark this past week amid a standoff between CNN and the president. Network leaders, however, believe an indefinite suspension may be untenable.
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A 7-Day Standoff That Said So Much About Trump and the Media
The New York Times – Business:An abrupt decree, a network boycott, a legal intervention and an uneasy détente: This was no typical battle between a president and his press corps.
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White House Blocks CNN From Air Force One
The New York Times – Business:CNN won’t be able to join President Trump on a Saturday trip to Tennessee. He had banned CNN and two other news outlets from the White House, but a court order on Thursday restored their access.
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CNN and CBS Will Resume White House Coverage After Standoff
The New York Times – Business:Crews from CBS and CNN were planning to cover two events on Friday with President Trump and the Chinese leader, Xi Jinping.