Trump DOJ Wimps Out On Ticketmaster, Again Revealing Hollowness Of MAGA ‘Antitrust’

Last election season, you might recall how the Trump campaign lied to everyone repeatedly about how his second administration would “rein in big tech,” and be a natural extension of the…

Judge Pares Down DOJ’s Antitrust Claims Against Live Nation, But Lawsuit Can Proceed To Trial

The judge dismissed other claims.

MAGA’s Always Bogus “Antitrust Movement” Comes To A Screeching Halt With Firing Of Gail Slater

The Trump administration has fired one of the few remaining members of the administration that had even a passing interest in antitrust enforcement. DOJ antitrust boss Gail Slater has been fired fr…

Pluralistic: Trump antitrust is dead (13 Feb 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow

Justice Department antitrust chief resigns

It's being viewed as a victory for big business over some of MAGA's more populist voices.

DOJ Ousts Antitrust Chief Gail Slater, Who Led Netflix-W.B. Review

The Department of Justice on Thursday ousted Gail Slater, the antitrust chief who was leading the review of the Netflix-Warner Bros. merger.

Abigail Slater Says She’s Departing As Justice Department’s Antitrust Chief; Exit Comes As Division Reviews Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger

Her exit comes as the DOF is reviewing the Netflix-Warner Bros. merger

The Regulatory Road: Netflix Banking On Overcoming The Trump Factor In Warner Bros. Deal — Analysis

Co-CEO Ted Sarandos called the proposed transaction "pro-consumer."

Justice Department Won’t Try To Block T-Mobile’s Acquisition Of U.S. Cellular

Despite the greenlight, the antitrust chief Gail Slater warned of consolidation in the industry.