Fox Business
Federal Reserve faces dilemma amid expected rate cut decision
FOX Business cited CEI’s expert on inflation data The latest inflation data from September released on Friday showed that the consumer price index…
The Washington Examiner
Soybean farmers twisting in the wind during US-China talks
The Washington Examiner cited CEI’s expert on trade Accordingly, the timeline for the U.S. and China to come to an agreement over soybeans is…
The Daily Signal
Is a Leftist-Created Corner of the Bureaucracy Defying the Government Shutdown?
The Daily Signal cited CEI’s expert on the CFPB Despite limits, with Vought at the helm, the CFPB has been headed in a more positive…
The American Spectator
Trump Topples the Regulatory Tower
The American Spectator cited CEI’s 10kc The federal government collected $4.9 trillion in taxes in 2024. The Competitive Enterprise Institute, founded by the late Fred Smith, calculates that in 2025…
Trib Live
‘We’re stretching’: As grocery prices continue to climb, shoppers redefine their staples
Trib Live cited CEI’s expert on Tariffs “Tomatoes from Mexico are being hit with a 17% tariff,” Ortega said. “In the cold months, we’ll…
Wall Street Journal
“FTC Sues Zillow, Redfin Alleging They Suppress Rental Advertising Competition”
The Wall Street Journal reports on the FTC’s recent antitrust suit against Zillow and Redfin.
Citation
Unknowns cloud economy’s future despite return to growth and rate cut
The National News Desk cited CEI’s expert on tariffs “Both consumers and businesses in a rush to beat tariffs have been stockpiling as many goods…
Truth on the Market
“The Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Amazon”
Dan Gilman with the International Center for Law & Economics discusses the FTC’s $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon.
Truth on the Market
“Antitrust at the Agencies: Happy New Year 5786 Edition”
Dan Gilman provides an initial read on how the FTC is considering issues involving AI and privacy.
The Hill
The Movement: Erika Kirk, Trump showcase clashing messages about conservativism’s soul
The Hill cited CEI’s annual Julian L Simon Dinner The regulatory-reform-focused Competitive Enterprise Institute’s president, Kent Lassman, made a pointed joke about the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at its swanky annual…
SCOTUSblog
“Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire FTC Commissioner”
Amy Howe with SCOTUSblog provides the latest on the firing of Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.
Citation
Playbook PM: The shutdown countdown begins
Politico cited CEI’s annual Julian L Simon Dinner. The Competitive Enterprise Institute hosted its annual Julian L. Simon Memorial Award Dinner at the Organization of…
Fox Business
Social media giants scramble to control Charlie Kirk assassination videos after Utah shooting
Wall Street Journal
“FTC Sues Ticketmaster Alleging Illegal Ticket Resale Tactics”
The Wall Street Journal reports on the FTC’s suit against Ticketmaster.
National Law Review
“Rule Abandoned, Crackdown Continues: The Federal Trade Commission’s New Non-compete Strategy”
Attorneys with Squire Patton Boggs LLP discuss the FTC’s new strategy on employee non-compete agreements.
Politico
How AI could fuel a boom in carbon capture
Politico cited CEI’s expert on temporary regulations “Many of the ‘rules’ that have been issued under Trump aren’t new mandates at all, but rather rescissions,…
Real Clear Markets
“Pharmacy Benefit Managers Aren’t the High-Prices Drug Problem”
Agustin Forzani writes that the FTC is misdiagnosing the problem by targeting PBMs.
Real Clear Markets
“Congress Must Erect a Barrier Between the FTC and Foreign Antitrust”
Charles Sauer with the Market Institute argues that Congress should limit the FTC’s collaboration with foreign antitrust enforcers.
The Washington Examiner
Biggest immediate change for Fed under new chair likely to be tone shift
The Washington Examiner cited CEI’s expert on inflation Ryan Young, a senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, pointed out that the new chair would…
The Washington Free Beacon
Mainstream Media Reports Cite ‘Nonpartisan’ Research Firm to Trash Trump’s Repeal of Green Energy Subsidies. Its Leader Helped Biden Write Those Subsidies Into Law.
In other words, Energy Innovation didn’t properly analyze the impacts greater wind and solar reliance have on consumers, Stein told the Washington Free Beacon. “They make…
Citation
Trump EPA Moves To Rescind Obama-Era Legal Basis for Gas Car Regulations
The Washington Free Beacon cited CEI expert on EPA “Fossil fuels still produce more than 80 percent of the nation’s energy—regulating greenhouse gas emissions, therefore,…
The Washington Times
Flurry of huge trade deals bury Trump tariff doubters
The Washington Times cited CEI’s expert on tariffs Mr. Trump says his immediate predecessors didn’t understand the power of tariffs for creating revenue and leverage in…
State Policy Network
Week in Review: July 25, 2025
Sate Policy Network cited CEI on ESG policies The Competitive Enterprise Institute reported that some asset managers are leaving ESG-focused investing behind, aligning instead with taxpayers and…
E&E News
EPA seeks to limit its power to curb climate pollution
“There is a compelling argument that the major questions doctrine by itself would prohibit the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases,” said Daren Bakst, director of…
Utility Dive
Trump’s AI action plan calls for dispatchable resources and grid upgrades
Utility Dive cited CEI’s expert on AI Paige Lambermont, a fellow at the conservative Competitive Enterprise Institute, said, “Only so much of this can…
Marketplace
Where will Japan’s $550 billion investment in the U.S. go?
MarketPlace cited CEI’s expert on Tariffs For Ryan Young, senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, this deal — where the president allegedly directs…
NPR
Trump’s EPA now says greenhouse gases don’t endanger people
NPR cited CEI’s expert on the EPA “Since the 2009 endangerment finding, the EPA has been trying to regulate greenhouse gases and as a…
RealClear Markets
Of Women, Energy and Entrepreneurship: The Karen Buchwald Wright Story
RealClear Markets cited CEI’s experts on Energy and Entrepreneurship Awards, Recognition, and Impact Karen’s achievements have garnered national recognition. In 2016, The Heritage Foundation honored…
The Hill
5 things to know about the latest inflation report
The Hill cited CEI’s expert on Trumps tariffs and inflation Additionally, many of Trump’s tariffs apply to component parts rather than finished consumer goods. The…
American Action Forum
“The FTC’s DEI for Conservatives”
Fred Ashton with the American Action Forum highlights the intersection between merger enforcement and the culture wars.
Reason
“The 8th Circuit Court Was Right To Kill the FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule”
Jack Nicastro with Reason discusses the recent striking down of a Lina Khan era rule.
Daily Economy
“Meta on Trial—But Free Enterprise Is the Real Defendant”
Walter Donway uses the FTC’s case against Meta to argue that antitrust should not be used to punish success.
ITIF
“US Antitrust as an Anti-Competitiveness Weapon”
Robert Atkinson, President of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, argues that overzealous antitrust enforcement make US firms less competitive.
Truth on the Market
“First Impressions from the DOJ/FTC Listening Session on Drug-Price Competition”
Kristian Stout with the International Center for Law & Economics provides commentary on the potential use of the FTC to lower drug prices.
Washington Examiner
“Trump administration FTC pitches online regulations aimed at protecting minors”
CEI’s Jessica Melugin discusses the FTC’s recent workshop on the “Attention Economy.”…
Reason
“Advertising Companies Cave to the FTC. Media Matters Sues To Defend the First Amendment.”
Reason’s Jack Nicastro talks about the FTC’s antitrust investigations into advertiser boycotts.
Daily Calller
Social Security Now Headed For Insolvency Even Sooner Than Expected
Daily Caller cited CEI’s experts on Social Security spending Congress can’t keep dodging entitlement reform. Social Security’s $28 trillion in unfunded liabilities is about the…
Truth on the Market
“Some Ups and Downs in the Realm of Consumer Protection”
Dan Gilman with the Center for Law & Economics discusses the latest in the FTC’s use of its consumer protection authority.
Politico
The lose-lose housing market
Politico cited CEI’s coalition letter addressing prediction markets First in MM: Free market advocates want to free the betting markets — More than a dozen…
Real Clear Markets
“Andrew Ferguson’s Crucial Disdain For the Digital Markets Act”
Charles Sauer with the Market Institute writes about FTC Chair Ferguson’s recent speech criticizing the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
Citation
Impact Of Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act – ‘Clean Energy Ghost Towns’
MRCTV cited CEI’s expert on Inflation Reduction Act Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute recently testified before the House Oversight Committee on the impacts of…
Truth on the Market
“Could the DOJ and FTC Reform Regulations that Harm Competition?”
Eric Fruits with ICLE discusses the DOJ and FTC comment period on reducing anti-competitive regulatory barriers.
Reason
“More Government Intervention Won’t Make Concert Tickets Cheaper”
Jack Nicastro with Reason talks about the DOJ and FTC request for comment on “Unfair and Anticompetitive Practices in Live Ticketing.”…
Truth on the Market
“RIP RPA?”
Dan Gilman with ICLE discusses the FTC’s decision to drop its Robinson Patman Act (RPA) suit against Pepsi.
Reason
“A Top Antitrust Enforcer Is Open To Prosecuting People Who Disagree With Him”
Jack Nicastro discusses a recent speech given by FTC Commissioner Mark Meador.
Reason
“Trump’s FTC Chair Is Continuing To Push Lina Khan’s Antitrust Ideology”
Jack Nicastro with Reason shows how the Ferguson FTC is continuing along similar paths as the Khan FTC.
Wall Street Journal
“Antitrust Cops Say BlackRock, Other Fund Giants May Have Hurt Coal Competition”
The Wall Street Journal reports on the FTC’s filing of a statement of interest in a state attorney general’s suit against investor groups.
Reason
“The FTC’s Probe Into ‘Potentially Illegal’ Content Moderation Is a Blatant Assault on the First Amendment”
Jacob Sullum with Reason explores how the FTC’s contemplated actions against tech platform “censorship” could violate the First Amendment.
Citation
GOP Ready Rollbacks of Biden’s ‘Efficiency’ Mandates For Home Appliances
MCRTV cited CEI’s expert on home appliances “Responding specifically to Trump’s executive action, Devin Watkins, attorney at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), observed: ‘Federal…
Citation
Newsom Looks To Extend Carbon Cap Policy, Fund Rail Boondoggle As Possible Gas Crisis Looms
Daily Caller cited CEI’s expert on gas prices “California refining capacity is dying, it is dwindling,” Marlo Lewis Jr., a senior fellow at the Competitive…