DOJ Investigates TV Networks as Trump Urges Ukraine to Choose New Leader

The Justice Department is examining possible antitrust violations by TV networks, while Trump pushes Ukrainians to elect a new leader.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 12, 2026 at 5:15 PM EDT

Several television networks are under investigation by the Justice Department over potential antitrust violations, NPR reports.

Separately, President Trump is pressing Ukrainians to elect a new leader.

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