Grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons are set to defend their proposed $24.6 billion deal to merge for the third time this month — this time in a Denver courtroom. Attorneys with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission wrapped up their arguments in U.S. District Court last week after a weeks-long trial about the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction to pause the merger, citing antitrust laws. A case brought by Washington state's attorney general is also underway. Read more at: https://www.9news.com/article/money/business/kroger-albertsons-merger-antitrust-case-colorado/73-df3209ae-13a0-4398-9265-7b71b523cdf9 More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.