WASHINGTON, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The US Justice Department said on Saturday it is investigating whether ‌television networks violated federal antitrust laws over ‌their decision to boycott covering the White House following its ​decision to pull the credentials of reporters from three news organizations, including CNN.

The networks under investigation, according to the New York Times, are ABC, CBS, CNN, ‌NBC and Fox ⁠News.

"Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act," a Justice Department ⁠spokesperson said.

"The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the ​antitrust laws."

The ​networks did not ​immediately respond to requests ‌by Reuters for comment.

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