Federal investigators are examining whether major television networks violated laws by sharing exclusive access to a White House press briefing with a pool of journalists who later published stories critical of a former president, according to a report. The inquiry focuses on potential conflicts of interest arising from the networks’ participation in the pool system, which traditionally restricts coverage to a select group of reporters. Legal concerns center on whether the arrangement influenced editorial decisions or created an unfair advantage for participating outlets. The probe follows scrutiny over media practices amid ongoing debates about press freedom and political bias.
Justice Department probes TV networks over Trump pool coverage, New York Times reports Reuters
