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Judge Reviews Trump's $14B Merger Amid Antitrust Scrutiny

3/24/2026

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A California federal judge is reviewing a challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump's approval of the $14 billion Hewlett Packard Enterprise–Juniper Networks merger.
Democratic state attorneys general argue the settlement is corrupt and ineffective.
The case marks the first major antitrust scrutiny in 30 years.
States continue pursuing monopolies, including a bipartisan effort in the Live Nation case, amid ongoing enforcement concerns.

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A California federal judge is reviewing a challenge to U.S. President Donald Trump's approval of the $14 billion Hewlett Packard Enterprise–Juniper Networks merger.
Democratic state attorneys general argue the settlement is corrupt and ineffective.
The case marks the first major antitrust scrutiny in 30 years.
States continue pursuing monopolies, including a bipartisan effort in the Live Nation case, amid ongoing enforcement concerns.