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Jul 23, 2026

DOJ speeds up merger reviews by reducing information requests

The Justice Department announced it will fast-track merger investigations by significantly reducing the amount of information requested from companies, marking a major shift in antitrust enforcement under the Trump administration.

Jul 23, 2026·2 sources

Jun 24, 2026

Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into Oil Companies Over Alleged Gas Price Gouging

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he has instructed the Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for allegedly failing to lower gas prices at the pump despite falling costs, accusing them of 'gouging' consumers. The move comes as gas prices remain above $3.90 and signals White House concern over high fuel costs ahead of the November midterm elections.

Jun 24, 2026·5 sources

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▪The new, targeted approach will not be used in every merger review case.
▪The new approach is intended to make the government's antitrust review process less burdensome for businesses.
▪The policy change is part of the Trump administration's approach to antitrust reviews.

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