Morning Wire Government Shutdown Battle & FTC Sues Amazon | Afternoon Update | 9.26.23
Sep 26, 2023
A potential government shutdown looms as House Republicans struggle to unite over funding bills. Meanwhile, the FTC has launched a lawsuit against Amazon, raising questions about corporate ethics. The discussion also dives into Hunter Biden's lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani and President Biden's support for striking auto workers. Other intriguing topics include JPMorgan's settlement connected to Jeffrey Epstein and the buzz surrounding Travis Kelce's rising jersey sales due to dating rumors.
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Government Shutdown Looms
- A potential government shutdown looms as Congress debates funding.
- Republicans seek a long-term solution while the Senate grapples with Ukraine funding.
FTC Sues Amazon
- The FTC and 17 states are suing Amazon, alleging inflated prices and overcharging sellers.
- The lawsuit seeks to loosen Amazon's market grip and foster competition.
Hunter Biden Sues Giuliani and Costello
- Hunter Biden is suing Rudy Giuliani and Robert Costello for allegedly accessing and sharing data from his laptop.
- The lawsuit claims the data was manipulated and damaged before and after it was sent to Giuliani and Costello.