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Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosThe CEOs of Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook have agreed to testify at a hearing at the end of the month as part of a congressional antitrust investigation into the power of online platforms.Why it matters: The high-profile hearing will let lawmakers directly question company leaders before releasing a report that will detail the findings of their year-long probe and possibly recommend changes to antitrust law.Details: The agreement to appear before the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee was first reported by A career Justice Department official named John Elias today will testify that Attorney General William Barr directed improper antitrust reviews of marijuana industry mergers, because of his personal animus toward cannabis.Why it matters: This isn't the first time that President Trump's DOJ has been accused of letting bias drive antitrust decisions. But it's the first time that a DOJ attorney is the one making the allegations, and it could have consequences for antitrust investigations into other industries.Global: Total confirmed cases as of 8 p.m. ET: — Total deaths: — Total recoveries — — .U.S.: Total confirmed cases as of 8 p.m. ET: — Total deaths: — Total recoveries: — Total tested: — .Federal government: Trump says he still at some point, supports of direct payments to Americans.Public health: Thanks to coronavirus, — 500,000 Americans may be contracting coronavirus a day.States: and record new coronavirus cases — California bars and indoor dining for most residents.1 ⚽️ thing: for coronavirus before MLS comeback tournament.A new security law in Hong Kong is the latest blow to a globalist vision of the free movement of people, ideas and capital.Why it matters: The law all but eliminates the civil rights that people in Hong Kong have exercised for years. But it also points the way to a more dangerous and divided world that will be increasingly defined by borders and nationality.

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/AxiosThe CEOs of Apple, Google, Amazon and Facebook have agreed to testify at a hearing at the end of the month as part of a congressional antitrust investigation into the power of online platforms.Why it matters: The high-profile hearing will let lawmakers directly question company leaders before releasing a report that will detail the findings of their year-long probe and possibly recommend changes to antitrust law.Details: The agreement to appear before the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee was first reported by A career Justice Department official named...

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