Lawmakers’ family connections to tech spur scrutiny- POLITICO
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Hunter Biden’s ties to Chinese businessman ‘Superchairman’ should draw scrutiny: Peter Schweizer
First son Hunter Biden reportedly had such a strong relationship with a Xi regime-linked Chinese businessman that he dubbed him the “Superchairman,” according to Goverment Accountability Institute President Peter Schweizer. Schweizer, author…
Google’s Search Dominance Deserves Hot-Seat Scrutiny
(Bloomberg Opinion) — The main event has arrived. On Wednesday, and for the first time as a group, the CEOs of four of the biggest technology companies — Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc. and Google parent Alphabet Inc. — will go…
Big Tech Goes on Shopping Spree, Brushing Off Antitrust Scrutiny
(Bloomberg) — The biggest U.S. technology companies have gone on a buying spree this year, waving off intense scrutiny from competition watchdogs and critics who say they’ve bolstered their power by snatching up nascent rivals. The number of…
Amazon Sets New Lobbying Record as Tech Antitrust Scrutiny Grows
(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc. spent a record $4.38 million on lobbying during the second quarter, according to a spokeswoman, as the e-commerce giant faced increasing antitrust scrutiny in Washington and the challenges of delivering goods to…