The US Justice Department’s antitrust chief has warned dealmakers against using AI disruption as a catch all excuse during merger reviews. Any claim that AI will fundamentally change competition must be supported by real evidence. Companies are urged to engage with the division early, and the DOJ says it will not tolerate misleading statements, even if an AI narrative seems tempting.
The US Justice Department says it will target immigration judges accused of slow rulings and failing to follow the law, warning replacements for those creating “unacceptable” backlogs. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche framed the move as part of a broader plan to streamline immigration courts and accelerate deportations, aligning the judiciary process with the administration’s push for faster removals.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has repeatedly ignored federal court orders across issues including immigration and foreign aid, with judges finding widespread noncompliance that legal experts call unprecedented. While higher courts have sometimes ruled in favor of the administration, critics argue those decisions may encourage further disregard for judicial rulings. The Justice Department disputes claims of noncompliance.
The US Justice Department has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, a move that reduces friction between the White House and the Fed. The decision, confirmed by DC’s top US attorney, shifts attention to the Fed’s Inspector General, now tasked with examining alleged multi-billion-dollar building cost overruns that taxpayers ultimately funded.
The US Justice Department has ended its criminal probe of Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, finding no evidence of criminal conduct tied to the Fed’s building renovations. With subpoenas already dismissed by a judge, the ruling removes a key hurdle for President Trump’s nominee Kevin Warsh, potentially paving the way for a quicker Senate confirmation vote.
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