Kroger and Albertsons Confront a Skeptical F.T.C. in federal court
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Kroger and Albertsons Confront a Skeptical F.T.C. in federal court

The Federal Trade Commission, which is trying to block Kroger’s plan to acquire Albertsons, said in court that the merger of grocery giants would also hurt workers’ pay and benefits.
Crypto Lobbyist Charged With Breaking Campaign Finance Rules
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Crypto Lobbyist Charged With Breaking Campaign Finance Rules

The charges against Michelle Bond, the former head of a crypto industry trade group, are part of the continuing legal fallout from the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange.
U.S. Considers Breaking Up Google to Address Search Monopoly
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U.S. Considers Breaking Up Google to Address Search Monopoly

The Justice Department and state attorneys general are discussing various scenarios to remedy Google’s dominance in online search, including a breakup of the company.