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An Emboldened F.T.C. Bolsters Biden’s Efforts to Address Inflation

With few unilateral options and little hope of legislation from Congress, the president’s early investment in competition policy could pay a political dividend.

By Jim Tankersley

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Trump Media’s Impending Merger May Give Him a Financial Lifeline

The deadline for the former president to pay a $454 million civil fraud penalty coincides with the expected closing of a deal involving his social media platform, Truth Social.

By Matthew Goldstein

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F.T.C. Sues to Block Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Store Deal

The regulator is trying to stop the largest supermarket merger in history, arguing that the deal would eliminate competition and raise prices for consumers.

By Julie Creswell

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Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading After Overhearing Wife’s Work Calls

The man made $1.7 million in profits after buying and selling stocks in a company that his wife’s employer, BP, acquired, prosecutors said.

By Amanda Holpuch

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