Group of cable channels that includes cnn to get that deal approved. That could prove to be a big stumbling block to a transformative deal that was first announced more than a year ago. Shares of time warner were pushed lower on the news but shares of at t were higher. Julia boorstin takes a look at the latest twist in this proposed tieup. Reporter the Justice Department has reportedly called on at t and time warner to divest turner broadcasting including cnn or to sell directv. In order to secure approval for the deal, the doj issuing the following statement, saying, quote, the department is committed to carrying out its duties in accordance with the laws and the facts. Beyond that, the department does not comment on any pending investigation. At ts ceo Randall Stevenson says, quote, throughout this process ive never offered to sell cnn and i have no intention of doing so. The report comes after at ts cfo john stevens said the timing of the deal is now uncertain. A reversal after the