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DOJ Investigates NFL for Anticompetitive Broadcast Practices

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the NFL to assess whether the league has engaged in anticompetitive practices concerning its game broadcasts, following concerns raised by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) about the NFL's antitrust exemption under the Sports Broadcast Act of 1961. The investigation comes amid rising subscription costs for fans, with estimates suggesting they spend nearly $1,000 annually on cable and streaming services to access NFL games, despite the league asserting that over 87% of its games are available for free on broadcast television. This scrutiny follows a 2024 federal class-action case that awarded $4.7 billion in damages against the NFL for antitrust violations, although the verdict was later overturned.

Trump warns of stable or rising gas prices before elections

Former President Donald Trump indicated that gasoline prices in the United States may not decrease before the November midterm elections, suggesting they could remain stable or even rise slightly. His comments come amid rising oil prices following unsuccessful negotiations between Iranian and U.S. leaders in Pakistan, posing challenges for Republicans as they seek to maintain their majorities in Congress. Strategists noted that Trump's mixed messaging complicates efforts to attribute inflation solely to President Joe Biden's administration.