Michael Jordan is slated to testify in a federal antitrust trial against NASCAR, as his co-owned 23XI Racing team, along with Front Row Motorsports, alleges the racing circuit is a monopoly. The lawsuit, filed in 2024, claims NASCAR limits team revenues and freedom by requiring standardized cars and parts from approved suppliers. The teams are also contesting NASCAR’s charter system and the league’s control over track approvals. Jordan has stated he is fighting for the rights of smaller teams as well.
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Judges don’t trust the DOJ anymore. It’s a stark reality, isn’t it? The bedrock of our justice system, the presumption of good faith in the actions of the Department of Justice, is crumbling. It feels like we’re watching the slow, painful dismantling of a system designed to be impartial, replaced by one that seems increasingly susceptible to political manipulation. This isn’t a new phenomenon, but the intensity and brazenness with which it’s happening now are alarming. We’re seeing a growing bipartisan concern about this very issue.
The erosion of trust is multifaceted. It begins with the simple act of a DOJ lawyer misrepresenting facts in court, or presenting fabricated “evidence”.… Continue reading
Tyson, Cargill to pay $88 million to consumers in beef price-fixing lawsuit, a settlement that feels like a small dent in a much larger problem. It’s hard not to feel a mix of frustration and cynicism when you hear about these kinds of agreements. On the one hand, it’s good that some money is going back to consumers who were likely overcharged for their beef. On the other hand, $88 million just doesn’t seem like much when you consider the potential scale of the price-fixing and the immense profits these companies likely made from it.
The whole situation seems to be a recurring theme.… Continue reading
Tyson Foods will pay $85 million to settle a consumer lawsuit accusing the company of conspiring with competitors to inflate pork prices. This settlement, which is the largest in over seven years of antitrust litigation, will bring consumers’ total recovery to $208 million. The preliminary agreement requires court approval and marks Tyson as the last publicly traded company to settle in the case. The alleged price-fixing conspiracy, involving multiple companies, reportedly occurred from 2009 to 2018.
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In 2024, the U.S. death rate returned to pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 3.1 million deaths reported by the CDC. Heart disease and cancer continued to be leading causes of death, accounting for over 40% of the fatalities. Drug overdoses and unintentional injuries were the third leading cause of death. While COVID-19 contributed to tens of thousands of deaths, it fell out of the top 10 leading causes for the first time since the pandemic began.
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Following the abrupt dismissal of the CDC director by the White House, the agency is experiencing significant upheaval. Four high-ranking officials have resigned in protest, signaling widespread concern. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden expressed grave concerns about the situation, including a loss of trust in the CDC’s information. Frieden specifically worries about the appointment of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the helm of the agency.
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A former Department of Justice antitrust official, Roger Alford, has accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of allowing MAGA-aligned corporate lobbyists to influence antitrust enforcement. Alford claims that political appointees overruled career staff in a settlement regarding the Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s acquisition of Juniper Networks, undermining the rule of law. The core of Alford’s claim is that Bondi’s chief of staff and nominee for associate attorney general did not share her commitment to the rule of law, leading to a perversion of justice in the deal. This settlement is currently under review by a federal court in San Jose, and several Senate Democrats are calling for an investigation by the DOJ inspector general.
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In a significant reversal, Donald Trump rescinded a 2021 executive order issued by President Biden, which aimed to promote competition across various sectors of the US economy. This decision was welcomed by the Justice Department, which is now pursuing an “America first antitrust” approach that prioritizes free markets. Biden’s original order sought to combat anti-competitive practices and corporate abuses, including those related to excessive fees and mergers, with a focus on areas like labor and healthcare. The revoked initiative had previously been popular with Americans and had been implemented to counteract patterns of corporate abuses.
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As the Epstein story unfolds, some Trump supporters are realizing the president’s penchant for dishonesty, particularly regarding the case. Trump initially promised to release Epstein-related files but later downplayed the scandal and reportedly lied about his name appearing in the documents. His actions, including efforts to deflect blame, suggest he may be protecting powerful individuals or even himself. Given these actions, the author poses the question of how Trump’s followers can trust anything he says about the Epstein case moving forward.
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