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Harrow: California Accusation, Settlement Could Spur Other State Boards of Pharmacy to Take Action Against ImprimisRx
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#$HROW
February 10, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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The European Antitrust Agenda: French Authority Head Warns AI Chatbot Market 'Shifting Very Fast' In Favor of a Few; ADNOC/Covestro Decision Sheds Light on FSR Assessments
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/994wkec...

#$AMZN #$COVTY #$CVVTF #$GOOG #$GOOGL #$META #$MSFT
February 10, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Mark Hamer, One of DOJ Antitrust Head Gail Slater's Top Deputies, Plans to Leave Department For Private Practice
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February 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
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(1/2) Antitrust Agenda: Union Pacific Accused of Blocking Competing Freight Rail Line with Illegal Fees; Tyson Foods CEO Defends Controversial Beef Processing Plant Closure; U.S. Army Plans to Build Data Centers on Bases; +
February 10, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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🔎 SCOOP: Mark Hamer, one of DOJ Antitrust head Gail Slater’s top deputies, plans to leave the Antitrust Division and return to private practice, per a source.

Full scoop from The Capitol Forum: thecapitolforum.com/editors-pick...
February 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Nexstar/Tegna: High-Powered MAGA Lobbyists, Influencers Help in Winning Over Trump to Support TV Station Merger
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9949ufm...

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#$CMCSA #$DIS #$NMAX #$NXST #$TGNA
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount's Ellison Offers to Submit Written Testimony as Answers Sought on Possible Donations and Lee Plans Second Hearing on Streaming Deal
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#$NFLX #$PSKY #$WBD
February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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(1/2) Financials Friday: Judge Allows Zillow to Ban Compass's Private Listings; NAR Withdrawal Exposes Hundreds of MLSs to Increased Liability; Xponential Fitness-Related SBA Loan Losses Top $7 Million; Rumble Lawsuit Suggests Sloppy Handling of Studio Transfers; +
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Deutsche Boerse/Allfunds: Financial Services Merger Expected to Face EC Scrutiny, Sources Say
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#$DBOEY
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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#$AAPL #$AVGO #$QCOM #$QRVO #$SSNLF #$SWKS
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
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/98tyjtn...

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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
RSVP: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
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
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/98na652...

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#$AAPL #$ALL #$GOOG #$GOOGL #$GTM #$LIF #$RAMP #$ZETA
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
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/98n6j94...

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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
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/98n55nw...

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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