US Justice Dept. wants Google to hurt more after monopoly trial

Here is a 190-word summary of the key points from the article: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has determined that Google's search engine is an illegal monopoly. After a case that concluded in 2024, a federal judge ruled that Google must provide search data to competitors but did not force the company to sell or split off its Chrome browser as prosecutors had wanted. Now, federal prosecutors and state attorneys general are appealing the judge's final punishment, seeking harsher penalties against Google. The specific remedies being sought are unclear, but may include forcing Google to break off parts of its business like Chrome, Search, or Android. Google is also appealing, hoping for a more lenient sentence. The appeals are happening under the Trump administration, which has expressed hostility towards Google and has a history of leveraging federal power to benefit itself and political allies. Google has made significant payments and concessions to the Trump administration in the past, but these do not appear to be resolving its ongoing regulatory battles. The final outcome of these appeals will have major implications for the future of the internet and digital competition.