DOJ investigating five TV networks over White House pool coverage

Washington Post: The Justice Department’s investigation marks a sharp escalation in the administration’s use of its powers against perceived enemies in the press. In addition to Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, the Pentagon has fired staff members from the military newspaper Stars and Stripes who have criticized political influence on the outlet. Federal prosecutors have served subpoenas on reporters from several news organizations, including The Washington Post and the New York Times.And in January, federal law enforcement served a search warrant at the home of a Washington Post reporter and seized several of her work and personal devices…