Biden administration faces new challenge as proposed airline merger threatens competition

The ongoing debate surrounding airline consolidation and its impact on consumers has been reignited with another proposed airline buyout. Alaska Air Group’s announcement of its intent to acquire Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion has raised concerns and is expected to face scrutiny from the Biden administration, which has been vocal about its opposition to mergers. …

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George Santos Embraces House Expulsion as ‘Badge of Honor’ in 3-Hour Rant: Full Coverage

George Santos, a prominent Republican from New York, defiantly appeared in a live audio program Friday, following a troubling House ethics report that exposed his alleged misuse of campaign funds. During the program, he declared, “You want to expel me? I’ll wear it like a badge of honor,” challenging his colleagues’ rejection. Santos appeared on …

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House Republicans Issue Subpoena to Federal Prosecutor in Hunter Biden’s Case – What You Need to Know

House Republicans have issued a subpoena to a federal prosecutor involved in the ongoing criminal investigation into Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden. The subpoena demands answers regarding what the Republicans allege to be interference by the Justice Department in the case. The subpoena, issued to assistant U.S. attorney for Delaware Lesley Wolf, was …

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Binance CEO Pleads Guilty and Agrees to Pay Billions in Fines: What You Need to Know

Binance Holdings Ltd. and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao, have pleaded guilty to severe criminal charges of anti-money laundering and U.S. sanctions violations. This includes facilitating transactions with Hamas and other terrorist groups. The US Justice Department has reached a comprehensive deal with the company in order to allow it to continue operating. The settlement requires …

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Critical US Spy Tool at Risk of Expiring, Urgent Need for Congressional Action

Time is running out for the Biden administration to secure the reauthorization of the critical Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. A spy program that is said to be vital in the prevention of terrorism, thwarting cyberattacks, and capturing spies. Without reauthorization, the tool will expire at the end of December, requiring the …

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Trump’s Legal Strategy: Lots of Noise, Limited Court Success

Former President Trump’s legal battles have led him to rely on three critical tactics: denounce, disrupt, and delay. Trump’s strategy has helped maintain his appeal among Republicans but has not succeeded in court. Denouncing prosecutors and judges has done little to solve his legal woes. In New York last week, he aimed to disrupt the …

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Biden Administration Enters Legal Battle with JetBlue: Paving the Way for Consumer-Friendly Industry Competition

The Biden administration faces a critical test in its efforts to combat consolidation in the airline industry. Lawyers for JetBlue Airways and the Justice Department will go head-to-head in court on Tuesday. The administration is suing to block JetBlue’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. This trial in federal district court in Boston has …

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Google Executive Vigorously Defends Search Quality in US Antitrust Trial, Critiques Bing

Alphabet’s Google brought its first witness to the stand on Wednesday in a landmark antitrust trial in the US. The witness, a Google executive, provided detailed insight into the company’s extensive efforts to maintain search quality. The Department of Justice had previously presented witnesses who highlighted Google’s significant payments to smartphone and wireless companies to …

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