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The Beat with Ari Melber
Biden warns about threats to democracy in new speech
Sep 28, 2023
President Biden warns about threats to democracy posed by the MAGA movement and the silence of Republicans. District Attorney Fani Willis discusses the upcoming trials for Trump aides and her assertive Rico case against Trump. The background and career of Fani Willis, from accompanying her father to the courthouse to becoming a respected prosecutor, is explored. The prolonged set of plots leading up to the Capitol attack and updates on the Trump fraud and New York fraud cases are discussed. Donald Trump Jr.'s perspective on corporate ownership and the clash between the Biden administration and big tech companies like Amazon are examined. The allegations against Amazon being an unlawful monopoly and its pricing practices are discussed.
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- The government accuses Amazon of being an unlawful monopoly, steering customers towards expensive products and punishing small businesses through anti-competitive practices.
- A Georgia district attorney has filed a racketeering case against Donald Trump and others, alleging illegal efforts to overturn the 2020 election, showcasing her assertive approach in high-profile cases.
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The DOJ and FTC accuse Amazon of being an unlawful monopoly
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 states have filed a case against Amazon, accusing the company of being an unlawful monopoly and abusing its market power. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon steers customers towards more expensive products and punishes small businesses by thwarting competition. The government argues that but for its monopoly power, Amazon wouldn't be able to harm customers or other businesses in the same way. Amazon denies the allegations and claims that it promotes competition, innovation, and lower prices for customers.
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