Michael from the 5-4 podcast discusses why the most criminal president in American history isn’t in jail.
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Posted inLaw and Justice
A Bump in the Road for Apple
The Department of Justice monopolization lawsuit against Apple highlights Big Tech’s efforts to dominate the automotive business.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Google and Apple Discuss an Exclusive Deal—Again
The two tech giants are talking about licensing Google’s AI technology for the iPhone. This is precisely the kind of deal that landed Google in court over its search engine.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Landmark Settlement Breaks Up the Real Estate Cartel
The collusive arrangement among real estate agents that led to Americans paying extortionate commissions is likely over.
Posted inLaw and Justice
The Strange Death of a Boeing Whistleblower
There’s no way America’s last great manufacturer murdered a prominent critic … is there?
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
White House Commits to Antitrust Division Budget Restoration
After its budget proposal followed a recent appropriation and capped premerger filing fees for the agency, an administration spokesperson said it would work to reverse that.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Biden’s Trustbusters Face Hurdles From Within
Despite successes in fighting corporate power, the message is muddled.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Conflicts of Interest Surround the DOJ Antitrust Budget Cut
The Senate Appropriations Committee, which struck the deal to cut the Antitrust Division’s budget, has a revolving-door problem.
Posted inPolitics
Congress Poised to Kneecap Antitrust Division
Just as the White House begins to lean on competition policy, Congress’s government funding bill cuts the Antitrust Division’s budget by 20 percent.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Zoomer Hackers Shut Down the Biggest Extortion Ring of All
A ransomware gang cripples UnitedHealthcare. Could a comprehensive antitrust investigation finish the job?
