Judge Shifts Battle Against Google’s Search Monopoly, But No Breakup for Now

In a pivotal moment for America’s fight against unchecked corporate dominance, a federal judge has taken steps to curb Google's overwhelming control of internet search, but stopped short of dismantling the monopoly that threatens our nation’s digital sovereignty.Is Washington Doing Enough to Protect American Innovation?U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta's detailed 226-page ruling restrains some of Google's aggressive strategies that have long stifled competition. Yet, by preserving Google's multi-billion-dollar pay-to-play deals that cement its position as the default search engine across billions of devices, the decision reveals a reluctance in Washington to take decisive action against Big Tech's overreach.For years, these...