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Google and Apple threatened by antitrust laws

Wed, May 1, 2024 at 10:42 am

The U.S. Justice Department has launched a double-barreled antitrust attack on Google’s dominant search and Apple’s trendsetting iPhone. The legal offensive is reviving memories of the epic battle that hobbled Microsoft before it roared back to yet again become the world’s most valuable company. The parallels to the DOJ’s landmark antitrust case in 1998 could provide a window into the potential breakthroughs that could be unleashed and new empires built if regulators succeed in their current attempts to crack down on Google and Apple now. It’s conceivable Google and Apple may never have created so many popular products or become as powerful as they are now if Microsoft hadn’t been reined in a quarter century ago…JH reporting.

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Amazon’s strong 1Q results driven by cloud-computing, Prime VideoWed, May 1, 2024 at 10:41 am
G7 nations commit to phasing out coal by 2035Wed, May 1, 2024 at 10:40 am
Paycheck growth accelerated in Q1, a possible concern for the FedTue, Apr 30, 2024 at 9:47 am

Greg Clugston SRN News White House correspondent

DOJ to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug

Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 5:16 pm

The Justice Department wants to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. In what would be an historic shift in American drug policy, the Biden administration proposes making marijuana use a less serious federal crime. The proposal still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget. A change in classification would not legalize marijuana nationwide, but it would shake up cannabis policy. President Biden made a campaign promise to decriminalize marijuana.

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White House: Protesters taking over Columbia Univ. building “unacceptable”Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:40 am
U.S. urges Hamas to accept “generous” Israeli cease-fire offerTue, Apr 30, 2024 at 11:22 am
Trump held in contempt of court, fined for violating gag orderTue, Apr 30, 2024 at 10:10 am

Bob Agnew SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent

Trump, Johnson To Hold Joint Press Conference At Mar A Lago

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 4:14 pm

Election integrity will take center stage on Friday as House Speaker Mike Johnson [R-LA] and former President Trump hold a joint press conference at Trump’s Mar a Lago resort in Florida. The two have long had amicable relations..Johnson supportive of Trump’s effort to challenge certification of the 2020 election, and has endoresd his bid for reelection. The joint apperance also comes at a time when Johnson can benefit from a strong show of support from the former Commander in Chief. He’s facing the threat of being ousted as Speaker , an effort being lead by fellow Trump supporter , Georgia Repreentative Marjorie Taylor Green.

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Senator J.D. Vance Shaping Up As Likely Trump Running MateWed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:38 pm
McConnell Says Failure To Pass Ukraine Aid Would Be “Strategic And Moral Malpractice”Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:05 pm
Pew: Republicans Making Big Gains In Party Affiliation Among Registered VotersTue, Apr 9, 2024 at 6:10 pm

Bernie Bennett SRN News U.S. House correspondent

Michael Harrington SRN News religion desk editor

Evangelicals want action on immigration

Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 10:25 am

Evangelicals want action on immigration

VERBATIM: According to a new survey by LifeWay Research, the surge in illegal border crossings during the Biden administration is worrying Evangelical Christians. 80% want Congress to take action to stop the flow. Lifeway spokesman Scott McConnell says “The urgency continues to grow for Congress to act this year to improve laws around immigration.” The poll also finds that Evangelicals are concerned for the welfare of illegal aliens and want to share the gospel with them. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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