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Politics

US Aug 25, 2026

Department of Justice and 30 State AGs Advance Landmark Antitrust Suit to Restructure Live Event Ticketing

The US Department of Justice Antitrust Division and a bipartisan coalition of 30 state attorneys general advance federal court proceedings seeking structural remedies and venue contract reform in live event ticketing.

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Department of Justice and 30 State AGs Advance Landmark Antitrust Suit to Restructure Live Event Ticketing

Politics

US Aug 25, 2026

Senate Commerce Committee Questions Airline Executives in Bipartisan Hearing on Dynamic Junk Fees

The Senate Commerce Committee holds a contentious bipartisan hearing questioning major US airline executives over dynamic seat selection fees, baggage surcharges, and flight cancellation compensation.

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Senate Commerce Committee Questions Airline Executives in Bipartisan Hearing on Dynamic Junk Fees

Technology

US Aug 25, 2026

Federal Communications Commission Enacts Mandatory Carrier Blocking Rules to Eliminate AI Robotext Scams

The FCC enacts landmark regulations requiring wireless mobile carriers to block illegal robotext messages at the network level and authenticate commercial text messaging traffic.

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Federal Communications Commission Enacts Mandatory Carrier Blocking Rules to Eliminate AI Robotext Scams