U.S. Government Shutdown Halts Antitrust Cases Against Amazon and Apple — Politico

The U.S. government shutdown has temporarily paused major antitrust cases against Amazon and Apple, while trials against Google and Meta continue. Judges granted the Justice Department’s requests to suspend proceedings until federal funding is restored, citing fairness concerns for furloughed government lawyers.

Source Politico

The Google and Meta cases remain active, with one nearing a final ruling on whether Google monopolized online search. Meanwhile, the Apple and Amazon trials, previously set for 2027, have been delayed, potentially pushing back the broader timeline of Washington’s antitrust campaign.

Legal analysts note that even short disruptions could hinder momentum in the government’s crackdown on Big Tech. However, both the FTC and DOJ are continuing to accept merger filings and limited case activity despite the funding lapse.