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EU's Trade Paradigm Shifts as Policymakers Embrace Pragmatic, Business-Oriented Approach, Analysis Suggests library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92euvwz...
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
EU's Trade Paradigm Shifts as Policymakers Embrace Pragmatic, Business-Oriented Approach, Analysis Suggests library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92euvwz...
Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Juniper Networks: Judge Allows States to Intervene in Case, Argue Against Settlement $HPE library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92f5cg8...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Juniper Networks: Judge Allows States to Intervene in Case, Argue Against Settlement $HPE library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92f5cg8...
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(1/2) Tech Tuesday: Meta Defeats FTC Antitrust Suit; Khan Discusses Mamdani, Algorithmic Collusion, Agency Cuts with Jon Stewart; Uber Settles Lawsuit Against Colorado Rideshare Pay Disclosure Law; Media Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Firm Survives Motion to Dismiss; +
November 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
(1/2) Tech Tuesday: Meta Defeats FTC Antitrust Suit; Khan Discusses Mamdani, Algorithmic Collusion, Agency Cuts with Jon Stewart; Uber Settles Lawsuit Against Colorado Rideshare Pay Disclosure Law; Media Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Firm Survives Motion to Dismiss; +
Universal Music Group/Downtown Music: EC Expected to Issue Charges against UMG $UVV library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92erqtn...
November 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Universal Music Group/Downtown Music: EC Expected to Issue Charges against UMG $UVV library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92erqtn...
European Commission Weighs Curbs on Aluminum Scrap Exports Amid Fears over EU's Green Transition, Sources Say library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92cd87u...
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
European Commission Weighs Curbs on Aluminum Scrap Exports Amid Fears over EU's Green Transition, Sources Say library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92cd87u...
The European Antitrust Agenda: Google in EU Crosshairs as Commission Signals It's Not Holding Back; Top UK Court Ducks Antitrust Appeals $AAPL $ARMK $GOOG $GOOGL $V
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November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The European Antitrust Agenda: Google in EU Crosshairs as Commission Signals It's Not Holding Back; Top UK Court Ducks Antitrust Appeals $AAPL $ARMK $GOOG $GOOGL $V
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(2/2) Fresh price-fixing suit against the egg industry alleges state antitrust law violations.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
(2/2) Fresh price-fixing suit against the egg industry alleges state antitrust law violations.
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(1/2) Antitrust Agenda: Shareholder proxy advisors face Federal Trade Commission scrutiny on ESG; former FTC chairs submit Supreme Court brief on agency independence; policymakers urged to prepare the power grid for a potential AI “bubble” burst.
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
(1/2) Antitrust Agenda: Shareholder proxy advisors face Federal Trade Commission scrutiny on ESG; former FTC chairs submit Supreme Court brief on agency independence; policymakers urged to prepare the power grid for a potential AI “bubble” burst.
🎙️ Introducing TCF Investigates, The Capitol Forum’s new podcast series.
🎧 Episode 1: Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Host Arjun Singh talks with reporter Ethan Ehrenhaft, experts, and attorneys about rising child-safety concerns on the platform. Listen now on your preferred podcast platform.
🎧 Episode 1: Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Host Arjun Singh talks with reporter Ethan Ehrenhaft, experts, and attorneys about rising child-safety concerns on the platform. Listen now on your preferred podcast platform.
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
🎙️ Introducing TCF Investigates, The Capitol Forum’s new podcast series.
🎧 Episode 1: Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Host Arjun Singh talks with reporter Ethan Ehrenhaft, experts, and attorneys about rising child-safety concerns on the platform. Listen now on your preferred podcast platform.
🎧 Episode 1: Is Roblox Safe for Kids?
Host Arjun Singh talks with reporter Ethan Ehrenhaft, experts, and attorneys about rising child-safety concerns on the platform. Listen now on your preferred podcast platform.
📢 Conference Call – Nov 21, 11am ET
Join our conversation with Brian Shearer of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator on his paper “Price Gouging Captive Customers.” Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
Join our conversation with Brian Shearer of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator on his paper “Price Gouging Captive Customers.” Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
November 17, 2025 at 6:16 PM
📢 Conference Call – Nov 21, 11am ET
Join our conversation with Brian Shearer of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator on his paper “Price Gouging Captive Customers.” Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
Join our conversation with Brian Shearer of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator on his paper “Price Gouging Captive Customers.” Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
Kalshi: Prediction Platform May Have to Block Access for Nevada Users
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November 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Kalshi: Prediction Platform May Have to Block Access for Nevada Users
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Boeing/Spirit Aerosystems: FTC Leans Toward Clearing Deal Subject to Behavioral Remedies; DOD's Final Views Still Pending
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November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Boeing/Spirit Aerosystems: FTC Leans Toward Clearing Deal Subject to Behavioral Remedies; DOD's Final Views Still Pending
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(2/2) Pulte under fire at FHFA; Ackman to pitch Fannie/Freddie deal on Tuesday.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:06 PM
(2/2) Pulte under fire at FHFA; Ackman to pitch Fannie/Freddie deal on Tuesday.
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(1/2) Financials Friday: Banks clash with the crypto industry over stablecoin interest prohibition; Circle payments to Coinbase under scrutiny; Zillow says a Compass injunction would cause “irreversible” harm to the housing industry...
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
(1/2) Financials Friday: Banks clash with the crypto industry over stablecoin interest prohibition; Circle payments to Coinbase under scrutiny; Zillow says a Compass injunction would cause “irreversible” harm to the housing industry...
🎥 Now available! Michael Kades (former DOJ) & Adam Gitlin (DC AG) join us to discuss the growing role of state attorneys general in antitrust enforcement and what it means for markets, consumers, and competition.
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Watch: thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🎥 Now available! Michael Kades (former DOJ) & Adam Gitlin (DC AG) join us to discuss the growing role of state attorneys general in antitrust enforcement and what it means for markets, consumers, and competition.
Watch: thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
Watch: thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
Nexstar/Tegna: After Enduring Cancer, Heart Surgery in 2023, CEO Sook Faces Tough Battle Over Latest Deal library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9248tbf...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Nexstar/Tegna: After Enduring Cancer, Heart Surgery in 2023, CEO Sook Faces Tough Battle Over Latest Deal library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9248tbf...
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Health Care Policy: Questions Remain About Regulation of AI Mental Health Chatbots After FDA Meeting library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/924696f...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Health Care Policy: Questions Remain About Regulation of AI Mental Health Chatbots After FDA Meeting library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/924696f...
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Getty/Shutterstock: DOJ Hears from Industry Players About Stock Photo Sector Dominated by Merging Parties and Adobe library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9245qz5...
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November 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Getty/Shutterstock: DOJ Hears from Industry Players About Stock Photo Sector Dominated by Merging Parties and Adobe library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9245qz5...
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A TCF investigation found that Linde Gas appeared to know for years about a dangerous flaw in its NOxBOXi newborn device—a compatibility issue causing risky nitric oxide dose spikes—yet continued to market it as safe.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
A TCF investigation found that Linde Gas appeared to know for years about a dangerous flaw in its NOxBOXi newborn device—a compatibility issue causing risky nitric oxide dose spikes—yet continued to market it as safe.
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Learn more: thecapitolforum.com/category/cov...
Capitol Forum Analysis of October MAUDE Data library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9223w88...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Capitol Forum Analysis of October MAUDE Data library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9223w88...
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(1/2) MAUDE Monthly: Beta Bionics Reports Remain High; Dexcom Says It Has Fixed Sensor Issues; FDA Warns Patients Against RF Microneedling; Pyxis Problems Persist Despite Over a Dozen Recalls; Boston Scientific Spinal Implants Breaking During Surgery; +
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
(1/2) MAUDE Monthly: Beta Bionics Reports Remain High; Dexcom Says It Has Fixed Sensor Issues; FDA Warns Patients Against RF Microneedling; Pyxis Problems Persist Despite Over a Dozen Recalls; Boston Scientific Spinal Implants Breaking During Surgery; +
(1/2) Labor Weekly: Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern Merger Must Navigate Over a Dozen Labor Unions, With Some Expressing Skepticism; Cassidy's Tranche of Proposed Bills Would Upend Labor Law; +
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
(1/2) Labor Weekly: Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern Merger Must Navigate Over a Dozen Labor Unions, With Some Expressing Skepticism; Cassidy's Tranche of Proposed Bills Would Upend Labor Law; +
Roblox: Judge Rules Roblox's Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable Under Federal Law in Pending Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit $RBLX library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/921pj90...
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November 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Roblox: Judge Rules Roblox's Arbitration Agreement Unenforceable Under Federal Law in Pending Child Sexual Exploitation Lawsuit $RBLX library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/921pj90...
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FanDuel and DraftKings’ move into prediction markets has put them crosswise with state regulators—and cost FanDuel its Nevada license.
What does this mean for the future of sports event contracts?
Read more in our Editor’s Picks: thecapitolforum.com/editors-pick...
What does this mean for the future of sports event contracts?
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November 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
FanDuel and DraftKings’ move into prediction markets has put them crosswise with state regulators—and cost FanDuel its Nevada license.
What does this mean for the future of sports event contracts?
Read more in our Editor’s Picks: thecapitolforum.com/editors-pick...
What does this mean for the future of sports event contracts?
Read more in our Editor’s Picks: thecapitolforum.com/editors-pick...
FanDuel, DraftKings: Entrance Into Prediction Markets Puts Sports Betting Platforms Crosswise With State Regulators; Companies Can No Longer Operate in Nevada
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November 13, 2025 at 3:03 PM
FanDuel, DraftKings: Entrance Into Prediction Markets Puts Sports Betting Platforms Crosswise With State Regulators; Companies Can No Longer Operate in Nevada
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