US Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool coverage

The US Justice Department is investigating TV networks after White House access restrictions led outlets to limit pool coverage.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM EDT

US Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool coverage

The US Justice Department is investigating television networks over pool coverage of President Donald Trump, according to BBC News.

The White House had denied access to CNN, MS Now and Politico. Those restrictions prompted the outlets to limit their pool coverage.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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