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Biden Is Hyping Antitrust Policy. Congress Is Cutting It.

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President Joe Biden previewed a key piece of the agenda he plans to tout Thursday at the State of the Union address by holding a meeting Tuesday of economic regulators to announce plans to lower prices, tackle junk fees and increase market competition. But the antitrust agenda, now a major political talking point for the … Read more

House Speaker Johnson Stands Firm On Spending Pact, Challenges Opposition

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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Friday he intends to stand by a previously announced deal on the overall amount of money to be spent for most of the government this year, putting him at odds with spending hawks in his own party. “In keeping with my commitment to bring members into the legislative process, … Read more