Google faces federal regulators in biggest antitrust trial in decades

Main Idea: The U.S. Department of Justice is taking Google to court in a major antitrust trial that could force changes to how it controls search on phones and computers.

Key Points:

• The government says Google pays billions to be the default search engine on devices and browsers, which blocks rivals from competing fairly.
• Prosecutors also argue that Google uses its search power to push up ad prices and favor its own ad business.
• Google says people choose it because it is useful and that users can change their default settings if they want.
• Judge Amit Mehta will hear the case over about 10 weeks, and a later ruling could lead to new limits on Google’s business practices.