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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
📣 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.
Learn more & register: thecapitolforum.com/events/the-c...
Learn more & register: thecapitolforum.com/events/the-c...
🌐 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.
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Learn more about our team: thecapitolforum.com/team/?utm_so...
November 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
🌐 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...
Learn more about our team: thecapitolforum.com/team/?utm_so...
📉 DEA fentanyl pill seizures are down.
A The Capitol Forum analysis links the drop to agent shifts toward surges and immigration enforcement, raising concerns about weakened drug investigations.
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A The Capitol Forum analysis links the drop to agent shifts toward surges and immigration enforcement, raising concerns about weakened drug investigations.
Read more: thecapitolforum.com/dea-seizing-...
November 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
📉 DEA fentanyl pill seizures are down.
A The Capitol Forum analysis links the drop to agent shifts toward surges and immigration enforcement, raising concerns about weakened drug investigations.
Read more: thecapitolforum.com/dea-seizing-...
A The Capitol Forum analysis links the drop to agent shifts toward surges and immigration enforcement, raising concerns about weakened drug investigations.
Read more: thecapitolforum.com/dea-seizing-...
Join us for a conversation with Laurel Kilgour from @econliberties.bsky.social on her paper, “Capital Crunch: How the Fall of Local Finance and the Rise of Shareholder Primacy Warped Single-Family Homebuilding in America — And What to Do About It.”
RSVP: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
RSVP: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Join us for a conversation with Laurel Kilgour from @econliberties.bsky.social on her paper, “Capital Crunch: How the Fall of Local Finance and the Rise of Shareholder Primacy Warped Single-Family Homebuilding in America — And What to Do About It.”
RSVP: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
RSVP: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
🚨 SCOOP
TCF has learned that two senior career officials at the DOJ Antitrust Division — Aditi Mehta, Economics Director of Enforcement, and Ryan Danks, Director of Civil Enforcement — are set to depart on Dec 5.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92hya0u...
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TCF has learned that two senior career officials at the DOJ Antitrust Division — Aditi Mehta, Economics Director of Enforcement, and Ryan Danks, Director of Civil Enforcement — are set to depart on Dec 5.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92hya0u...
h/t @sachasloan.bsky.social $HPE
November 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🚨 SCOOP
TCF has learned that two senior career officials at the DOJ Antitrust Division — Aditi Mehta, Economics Director of Enforcement, and Ryan Danks, Director of Civil Enforcement — are set to depart on Dec 5.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92hya0u...
h/t @sachasloan.bsky.social $HPE
TCF has learned that two senior career officials at the DOJ Antitrust Division — Aditi Mehta, Economics Director of Enforcement, and Ryan Danks, Director of Civil Enforcement — are set to depart on Dec 5.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/92hya0u...
h/t @sachasloan.bsky.social $HPE
🎙️ 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_...
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.
Learn more: thecapitolforum.com/category/cov...
Learn more: thecapitolforum.com/category/cov...
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.
Learn more: thecapitolforum.com/category/cov...
Learn more: thecapitolforum.com/category/cov...
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...
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...
🚨 Scoop: The European Commission is preparing to launch a new case against Google under its landmark digital rules — possibly as soon as tomorrow — despite Trump’s threats of retaliation, sources tell The Capitol Forum.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91yxq4g...
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91yxq4g...
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
🚨 Scoop: The European Commission is preparing to launch a new case against Google under its landmark digital rules — possibly as soon as tomorrow — despite Trump’s threats of retaliation, sources tell The Capitol Forum.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91yxq4g...
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91yxq4g...
📢 Conference Call | Nov. 13, 11:00 a.m. ET
The Capitol Forum hosts @wsj.com reporter Patrick Thomas to discuss how U.S. soybean farmers got caught in the U.S.-China trade war.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
The Capitol Forum hosts @wsj.com reporter Patrick Thomas to discuss how U.S. soybean farmers got caught in the U.S.-China trade war.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
📢 Conference Call | Nov. 13, 11:00 a.m. ET
The Capitol Forum hosts @wsj.com reporter Patrick Thomas to discuss how U.S. soybean farmers got caught in the U.S.-China trade war.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
The Capitol Forum hosts @wsj.com reporter Patrick Thomas to discuss how U.S. soybean farmers got caught in the U.S.-China trade war.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/?utm_...
With Few Textual Requirements for USMCA Review, Trump Could Play It Safe or Go 'Nuclear'
Our analysis shows that the Trump administration has wide flexibility, with stakeholders split on extending vs. reopening the deal.
Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91tk0am...
Our analysis shows that the Trump administration has wide flexibility, with stakeholders split on extending vs. reopening the deal.
Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91tk0am...
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
With Few Textual Requirements for USMCA Review, Trump Could Play It Safe or Go 'Nuclear'
Our analysis shows that the Trump administration has wide flexibility, with stakeholders split on extending vs. reopening the deal.
Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91tk0am...
Our analysis shows that the Trump administration has wide flexibility, with stakeholders split on extending vs. reopening the deal.
Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91tk0am...
The EU plans to impose anti-dumping tariffs of up to 86.8% on Chinese hardwood plywood after finding below-cost sales in the bloc, sources tell The Capitol Forum. If approved, it would mark one of the EU’s toughest trade defenses yet.
🔗 Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91aphd1...
🔗 Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91aphd1...
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The EU plans to impose anti-dumping tariffs of up to 86.8% on Chinese hardwood plywood after finding below-cost sales in the bloc, sources tell The Capitol Forum. If approved, it would mark one of the EU’s toughest trade defenses yet.
🔗 Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91aphd1...
🔗 Read more: library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/91aphd1...
🔎 Ongoing investigation: PriceLabs and Key Data.
The Capitol Forum’s key findings so far:
- Use of non-public data in pricing algorithms
- Market influence over 600K+ properties
- Potential coordination among property managers
Read these reports and more: thecapitolforum.com/editors-picks/
The Capitol Forum’s key findings so far:
- Use of non-public data in pricing algorithms
- Market influence over 600K+ properties
- Potential coordination among property managers
Read these reports and more: thecapitolforum.com/editors-picks/
October 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
🔎 Ongoing investigation: PriceLabs and Key Data.
The Capitol Forum’s key findings so far:
- Use of non-public data in pricing algorithms
- Market influence over 600K+ properties
- Potential coordination among property managers
Read these reports and more: thecapitolforum.com/editors-picks/
The Capitol Forum’s key findings so far:
- Use of non-public data in pricing algorithms
- Market influence over 600K+ properties
- Potential coordination among property managers
Read these reports and more: thecapitolforum.com/editors-picks/
Kalshi: Cracks in Legal Theory Beginning to Emerge After Early Court Victory
Recent rulings in Massachusetts and Nevada challenge the company’s claim that its sports betting contracts fall solely under federal CFTC jurisdiction.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/90ux4hu...
Recent rulings in Massachusetts and Nevada challenge the company’s claim that its sports betting contracts fall solely under federal CFTC jurisdiction.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/90ux4hu...
October 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Kalshi: Cracks in Legal Theory Beginning to Emerge After Early Court Victory
Recent rulings in Massachusetts and Nevada challenge the company’s claim that its sports betting contracts fall solely under federal CFTC jurisdiction.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/90ux4hu...
Recent rulings in Massachusetts and Nevada challenge the company’s claim that its sports betting contracts fall solely under federal CFTC jurisdiction.
library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/90ux4hu...
📰 The Capitol Forum is expanding its trade newsroom!
We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Monicken as a Senior Correspondent on our trade team.
Meet our team: thecapitolforum.com/team/
We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Monicken as a Senior Correspondent on our trade team.
Meet our team: thecapitolforum.com/team/
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
📰 The Capitol Forum is expanding its trade newsroom!
We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Monicken as a Senior Correspondent on our trade team.
Meet our team: thecapitolforum.com/team/
We’re thrilled to welcome Hannah Monicken as a Senior Correspondent on our trade team.
Meet our team: thecapitolforum.com/team/
📢 Conference Call
Wed, Oct 29 | 3 PM ET
Join Steven Xiao & Zheng Liu with Teddy Downey to discuss Building the Bottlenecks: The Impact of Homebuilder Consolidation — how rising concentration in U.S. homebuilding affects supply, prices & quality.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
Wed, Oct 29 | 3 PM ET
Join Steven Xiao & Zheng Liu with Teddy Downey to discuss Building the Bottlenecks: The Impact of Homebuilder Consolidation — how rising concentration in U.S. homebuilding affects supply, prices & quality.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
📢 Conference Call
Wed, Oct 29 | 3 PM ET
Join Steven Xiao & Zheng Liu with Teddy Downey to discuss Building the Bottlenecks: The Impact of Homebuilder Consolidation — how rising concentration in U.S. homebuilding affects supply, prices & quality.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
Wed, Oct 29 | 3 PM ET
Join Steven Xiao & Zheng Liu with Teddy Downey to discuss Building the Bottlenecks: The Impact of Homebuilder Consolidation — how rising concentration in U.S. homebuilding affects supply, prices & quality.
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
🌍 Join The Capitol Forum on Dec. 11 for the 2025 Trade & Competition Policy Forum.
A deep dive into how global trade, competition, and sustainability are reshaping markets.
See the full agenda & register: thecapitolforum.com/events/the-c...
A deep dive into how global trade, competition, and sustainability are reshaping markets.
See the full agenda & register: thecapitolforum.com/events/the-c...
October 23, 2025 at 2:37 PM
🌍 Join The Capitol Forum on Dec. 11 for the 2025 Trade & Competition Policy Forum.
A deep dive into how global trade, competition, and sustainability are reshaping markets.
See the full agenda & register: thecapitolforum.com/events/the-c...
A deep dive into how global trade, competition, and sustainability are reshaping markets.
See the full agenda & register: thecapitolforum.com/events/the-c...
🎿 EU antitrust raids hit the ski-gear sector. Tecnica Group — owner of Nordica, Blizzard & Moon Boot — confirms EU officials inspected its Austrian facility in a new cartel probe.
Full story via The Capitol Forum: thecapitolforum.com/ski-gear-mak....
#Antitrust #EUcompetition #CartelProbe #Tecnica
Full story via The Capitol Forum: thecapitolforum.com/ski-gear-mak....
#Antitrust #EUcompetition #CartelProbe #Tecnica
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🎿 EU antitrust raids hit the ski-gear sector. Tecnica Group — owner of Nordica, Blizzard & Moon Boot — confirms EU officials inspected its Austrian facility in a new cartel probe.
Full story via The Capitol Forum: thecapitolforum.com/ski-gear-mak....
#Antitrust #EUcompetition #CartelProbe #Tecnica
Full story via The Capitol Forum: thecapitolforum.com/ski-gear-mak....
#Antitrust #EUcompetition #CartelProbe #Tecnica
Join us Wed, Oct 22 at 11AM ET as Madhavi Singh (Yale Law School) joins Teddy Downey to discuss “The Antitrust Case Against AI Overviews.”
How might Google’s AI Overviews reshape competition in the digital ecosystem?
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
How might Google’s AI Overviews reshape competition in the digital ecosystem?
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
October 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join us Wed, Oct 22 at 11AM ET as Madhavi Singh (Yale Law School) joins Teddy Downey to discuss “The Antitrust Case Against AI Overviews.”
How might Google’s AI Overviews reshape competition in the digital ecosystem?
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
How might Google’s AI Overviews reshape competition in the digital ecosystem?
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
🚨 The Capitol Forum is hiring two Directors of Business Development!
We’re looking for senior sales pros with deep experience in hedge funds & institutional investment to help grow our global subscriber base.
📍 Flexible (East Coast preferred)
🔗 Learn more & apply: thecapitolforum.com/careers/dire...
We’re looking for senior sales pros with deep experience in hedge funds & institutional investment to help grow our global subscriber base.
📍 Flexible (East Coast preferred)
🔗 Learn more & apply: thecapitolforum.com/careers/dire...
October 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
🚨 The Capitol Forum is hiring two Directors of Business Development!
We’re looking for senior sales pros with deep experience in hedge funds & institutional investment to help grow our global subscriber base.
📍 Flexible (East Coast preferred)
🔗 Learn more & apply: thecapitolforum.com/careers/dire...
We’re looking for senior sales pros with deep experience in hedge funds & institutional investment to help grow our global subscriber base.
📍 Flexible (East Coast preferred)
🔗 Learn more & apply: thecapitolforum.com/careers/dire...
How far does presidential authority extend when it comes to imposing tariffs, and what are the legal limits?
Join our call “Presidential Tariffs and Executive Power” with Prof. Kathleen Claussen, @georgetownlaw.bsky.social.
🗓️ Oct 21 | 1 PM ET
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
Join our call “Presidential Tariffs and Executive Power” with Prof. Kathleen Claussen, @georgetownlaw.bsky.social.
🗓️ Oct 21 | 1 PM ET
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
October 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
How far does presidential authority extend when it comes to imposing tariffs, and what are the legal limits?
Join our call “Presidential Tariffs and Executive Power” with Prof. Kathleen Claussen, @georgetownlaw.bsky.social.
🗓️ Oct 21 | 1 PM ET
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
Join our call “Presidential Tariffs and Executive Power” with Prof. Kathleen Claussen, @georgetownlaw.bsky.social.
🗓️ Oct 21 | 1 PM ET
🔗 Register: thecapitolforum.com/events/
How are state AGs shaping the next phase of antitrust policy?
Join us on Oct 17 at 11am ET for a call with Michael Kades (Nachawati Law Group, former DOJ) and Adam Gitlin (DC AG’s Office) on state enforcement, coordination, and competition trends.
🔗 Register: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/303...
Join us on Oct 17 at 11am ET for a call with Michael Kades (Nachawati Law Group, former DOJ) and Adam Gitlin (DC AG’s Office) on state enforcement, coordination, and competition trends.
🔗 Register: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/303...
October 10, 2025 at 2:27 PM
How are state AGs shaping the next phase of antitrust policy?
Join us on Oct 17 at 11am ET for a call with Michael Kades (Nachawati Law Group, former DOJ) and Adam Gitlin (DC AG’s Office) on state enforcement, coordination, and competition trends.
🔗 Register: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/303...
Join us on Oct 17 at 11am ET for a call with Michael Kades (Nachawati Law Group, former DOJ) and Adam Gitlin (DC AG’s Office) on state enforcement, coordination, and competition trends.
🔗 Register: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/303...
The Capitol Forum & Geradin Partners co-hosted “DMA Implementation: Two Years Later” in Brussels, bringing together EU officials, industry & civil society to assess how the DMA is reshaping digital markets.
Explore our Media Library:
thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
Explore our Media Library:
thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
October 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The Capitol Forum & Geradin Partners co-hosted “DMA Implementation: Two Years Later” in Brussels, bringing together EU officials, industry & civil society to assess how the DMA is reshaping digital markets.
Explore our Media Library:
thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
Explore our Media Library:
thecapitolforum.com/resources/me...
How do financial institutions shape U.S. foreign policy? Join us on Oct 14, 1 PM EDT for a conference call with Graham Steele, ex-Treasury Asst. Sec. for Financial Institutions, on his paper Financial Statecraft.
🔗 RSVP: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/524...
🔗 RSVP: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/524...
October 8, 2025 at 6:38 PM
How do financial institutions shape U.S. foreign policy? Join us on Oct 14, 1 PM EDT for a conference call with Graham Steele, ex-Treasury Asst. Sec. for Financial Institutions, on his paper Financial Statecraft.
🔗 RSVP: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/524...
🔗 RSVP: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/524...