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Deutsche Boerse/Allfunds: Financial Services Merger Expected to Face EC Scrutiny, Sources Say
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February 6, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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DOJ Switching to Cloud System to Make It Easier, More Efficient for Merging Parties to Submit Information Required by Second Requests library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/98ujzqp...
February 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Smithfield Foods/Nathan's Famous: MAGA Food Supply Concerns, Past Alleged Violations Could Foil Plan for Quick CFIUS Clearance
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February 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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(1/2) Labor Weekly: Netflix Prepares to Negotiate with SAG over Warner Bros. Discovery Deal; NLRB Members Uphold Tradition of Three Vote Threshold to Overturn Precedent; H-2B Visas Get Temporary Boost; +
February 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Duetto: Inclusion of Nonpublic Data in Pricing Recommendation Tool Could Expose Company to Antitrust Risk
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February 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Skyworks/Qorvo: SAMR Starts Initial Surveys with Industry Players, Hires External Economists to Assist Review
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February 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Individual Chinese EV Makers Weigh Volkswagen Style Deal to Dodge EU Anti-Subsidy Duties, Sources Say
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February 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Blackstone/TXNM: Private Equity Fund Holds Preliminary Settlement Talks with New Mexico Advocates Concerned Over Deal
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February 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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Don’t miss this week’s Tech Policy Briefing Series from The Capitol Forum.

We’ll cover key U.S. tech policy developments, from antitrust and AI litigation to privacy, telecom consolidation, and Big Tech trade policy.

📅 Thu, Feb. 6 | ⏰ 1:00 p.m. ET
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February 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Kid Rock Says Trump Considering Executive Order to Cap Prices on Ticket Resales
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February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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(1/2) Health Care Weekly: Beta Bionics Receives FDA Warning Letter; Imprimis Settles With CA Pharmacy Board; CA Delays Psych Staffing Mandate; Update on Site-Neutral Policies; CMS Finalizes Provider Tax Rule; DOL Targets PBMs in Proposed Rule; Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements; +
February 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Volkswagen Secures EU Support for Landmark Price Undertaking on China Built EVs, Sources Say
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February 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Welcome James Oliphant to The Capitol Forum as Deputy Managing Editor on our Antitrust team!

He joins us from Reuters, with leadership roles at National Journal and Legal Times, plus reporting experience at the Chicago Tribune and LA Times.

👉 Meet the TCF team: thecapitolforum.com/team/?utm_so...
February 4, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Life360: Location Sharing App's Pivot to Advertising Draws Privacy Concerns Over Data Retention, Law Enforcement Policies
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February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Anglo American/Teck Resources: Rising Copper Prices, Supply Chain Security Could Inform SAMR Review, Chinese Industry Players Say
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February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: Netflix Defends Deal to Reporters Ahead of Hearing; Source Close to Netflix Suggests Low Price Guarantee Could Appeal to Trump
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February 4, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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🎧 New episode of TCF Investigates: “Airlines Know More About You Than You Think”

Correspondent Krista Brown reveals how AI is enabling personalized airline pricing — and what it means for consumers & competition.

Listen now on all major audio platforms!
February 3, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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CMS Policy: Proposed 0.09% Medicare Rate Appears More Likely to Climb Due to Technical Changes Than CMS Backing Down on Risk Adjustment Policies
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February 3, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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Sporttrade: Prediction Platform's Struggles to Operate Under State Gambling Laws Illustrate Mismatch Between Sportsbook and Exchange Models
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February 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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Last week, Kid Rock told me he's optimistic President Donald Trump will sign an executive order capping resale ticket prices. Kid Rock is close to Trump and was integral to an EO last year targeting ticket fees. Even Live Nation supports a resale ticket price cap. For @capitolforum.bsky.social
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Kid Rock, Senator Blackburn Say Trump Considering Executive Order to Cap Prices on Ticket Resales
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February 3, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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The European Antitrust Agenda: EU Warns Against Forcing Chinese Tech Transfers as Brussels Hardens Line on Economic Sovereignty
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February 3, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Juniper Networks: Judge Allows States to Depose Lobbyists, Former DOJ Officials, But Trims Discovery Requests
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Kid Rock, Senator Blackburn Say Trump Considering Executive Order to Cap Prices on Ticket Resales
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February 3, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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(1/2) Antitrust Agenda: Michigan Sues Big Oil for Stifling Renewable Energy Competition; Warren Questions PepsiCo CEO on Walmart Price Gap; +
February 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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KKR: Life and Annuity Funds Steered into Natural Gas Project Are Latest in Trend of Affiliated Private Credit Deals
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February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM