The head of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission unveiled plans on Tuesday to scrap landmark 2015 rules intended to ensure a free and open internet, moving to give broadband service providers sweeping power over what content consumers can access.

The U.S. Department of Justice will file a lawsuit later on Monday to block AT&T Inc's $85.4 billion acquisition of Time Warner Inc.

AT&T Inc's agreement to acquire Time Warner Inc for $85 billion drew skepticism from both Democrats and Republicans on Sunday.