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U.S. Links EU Tech Rule Concessions to Tariff Relief as Brussels Reasserts Hard Red Lines

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November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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(2/2) Nexstar & Sinclair pursuing more TV stations; renewed effort to block state AI laws. $NXST $SBGI $TGNA

No attorney-client privilege for OpenAI in copyright suit; U.S. v. Google (Adtech) judge signals concern - timing of potential divestitures. $AAPL $AMZN $AVGO $GOOG $GOOGL $INTC $MSFT $TSM
November 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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(1/2) Tech Tuesday: TCF seeks submissions on algorithmic price-fixing; DOJ settles with RealPage; Greystar settles with states; Senators demand Meta investigation. $META library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/9318bc5...
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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Window Closing for U.S., EU to Catch Up on Green Tech as China Dominates library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/930u3p6...
November 26, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Zillow: Compass Aired Some Dirty Laundry, Sought to Show Harm in Zillow Hearing $COMP $RKT $Z $ZG library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/930g6y5...
November 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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MMG/Anglo American: Mining Company to Argue That EC's Theory of Harm Not Credible Because of Trade Protections, Sources Say

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November 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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The European Antitrust Agenda: Uproar Over Digital Red Tape-Cutting; UK Searches for Permanent CMA Chair

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November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Live Nation: Leiweke Adds Trey Gowdy to Legal Team as DOJ Gears Up for Monopolization Trial $LYV library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92yhn0w...
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Starmer's Stumble on Pharma Policy, Which Accompanies Collapse in his Political Support, Serves as Cautionary Tale for Rest of Europe, Experts Say

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November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Antitrust Agenda: The FTC After Holyoak's Departure; Meta Victory Spurs Calls From Congress to Update Laws; Financialization, Consolidation Blamed for Driving Up Home Prices; DOJ Slater Discusses Antitrust in Agriculture $META library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92y2jm5...

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November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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📣 We’re excited to announce that Ambassador Katherine Tai, former U.S. Trade Representative, will deliver the keynote Opening Remarks at our 2025 Trade & Competition Policy Forum on Dec. 11 in Washington, D.C.

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November 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Stride Learning, Inc.: Georgia Refused to Renew a School's Charter Contract, Forcing School to Close Before Start of Current School Year
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November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Last week, we kicked off our TCF Investigates podcast launch in D.C.! 🎙️

Teddy Downey, @arjunsingh92.bsky.social & @ethanehrenhaft.bsky.social discussed the series’ vision, reporting process & what’s next.

🎥 Watch the full panel: thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
November 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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The Asia Antitrust Agenda: SAMR Seeks to Safeguard Battery Supply in Approving Codelco/SQM Lithium Joint Venture; Requests Public Comment on New Platform Antimonopoly Guidelines library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92xxzbh...

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November 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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EU Set to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties of Up To 60% on Chinese Candle Imports, Draft Says library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92xrm9h...
November 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Revionics: High Acceptance Rate, Opportunities to Collude May Bolster Antitrust Case library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92xnxnc...

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November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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U.S. v. Google: In Closing Arguments, DOJ Said Divestiture Is Needed for 'Brighter Future'; Judge Expresses Concern About Timing
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November 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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(1/2) Financials Friday: Trump Crypto Backer Pulls Out of Venture; Trump Media and Crypto.comRegister Political Event Bets; NAR Cedes Power to MLSs to Duck Antitrust Risk; Zillow Study Raises Fair Housing Concern With Private Listings; +
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Verisign: Interisle Studies Show Cybercrime Growing at 'Alarming Rates' as Domain Name Industry Fails to Curb Malicious Bulk Registrations library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92p9hg1...

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November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Universal Health Services: More Than 30 Lawsuits Have Been Filed Against Company This Year Alleging Sexual Abuse of Minors at Company Facilities; Insurance Agreement Change Could Leave Company on Hook for Harm That Occurred After March of 2025 $UHS
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November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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🌐 We’re excited to welcome Rebecca Kern as Senior Correspondent. With 15+ years on Capitol Hill and recent tech policy reporting at POLITICO & Bloomberg Gov, she brings unmatched expertise on antitrust, kids’ online safety, privacy & AI.
Learn more about our team: thecapitolforum.com/team/?utm_so...
November 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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EU Pushes to Break Deadlock in U.S. Talks with Five-Point Action Plan, According to Confidential Memo library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92nm5zv...
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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(1/2) Labor Weekly: NLRB Nominee Set for Committee Approval with Hawley Backing; Railroad Teamsters Continue Union Pacific/Norfolk Southern Merger Opposition After Discussions; +
November 21, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Omnicom/IPG: EU Set to Clear Deal Unconditionally on Monday, Sources Say library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92kxv0v...

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November 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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U-Haul in Talks with Feds on U-Box Load Share Program Critics Say Unfairly Sidesteps Rules for Commercial Carriers $UHAL library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92kwhva...

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November 21, 2025 at 3:09 PM