Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was examining whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.
The measures, which fall short of a breakup demanded by the government, effectively ensure that the tech titanβs business will continue largely unscathed.
After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
In a long-awaited decision, a federal judge said Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust issues, but did not disclose the measures.
Last year, the Trump administration sued to block Hewlett Packard Enterprise, led by Antonio Neri, above, from buying Juniper Networks for $14 billion, saying the deal would harm competition.