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Justice Department's Antitrust Chief Resigns Before Major Trial

2/15/2026

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Abigail Slater, the Justice Department's antitrust chief, resigned after a White House request, saying she was sad to exit.
Slater's departure comes ahead of a major DOJ trial against Live Nation Entertainment.
Slater's tenure included disagreements over merger enforcement, notably Compass Inc.'s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate despite recommendations.
Omeed Assefi will serve as acting assistant attorney general for antitrust.

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Abigail Slater, the Justice Department's antitrust chief, resigned after a White House request, saying she was sad to exit.
Slater's departure comes ahead of a major DOJ trial against Live Nation Entertainment.
Slater's tenure included disagreements over merger enforcement, notably Compass Inc.'s acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate despite recommendations.
Omeed Assefi will serve as acting assistant attorney general for antitrust.