Truth on the Market
“All Roads Lead to Dallas: FTC Non-Compete Rule Set to Fact Its First Legal Test in the Northern District of Texas”
Amir Tayrani from the law firm of Gibson Dunn previews the case challenging the FTC’s noncompete rule.
Daily Caller
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens Of Energy Orgs Ask Congress To Kill Bill They Say Would ‘Inevitably’ Lead To Carbon Taxes
CEI’s coalition letter addressing the PROVE IT Act was cited in Daily Caller: Among others, some of the organizations that signed the letter include the…
Daily Caller
EXCLUSIVE: Dozens Of Energy Orgs Ask Congress To Kill Bill They Say Would ‘Inevitably’ Lead To Carbon Taxes
Daily Caller cited CEI on the PROVE ACT Among others, some of the organizations that signed the letter include the Competitive Enterprise Institute, the American…
Penn Live
Harrisburg is taking a wrong approach to drug pricing | PennLive letters
CEI’s Joel Zinberg was cited in a Penn Live article on Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Joel Zinberg from the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) explains, “PBMs enhance…
Bloomberg Law
NRA Ruling Eyed for Clues in Supreme Court Social Media Case
CEI’s Devin Watkins was cited in a Bloomberg Law article on the likely legal justification of an incoming Supreme Court ruling: Devin Watkins, an…
Daily Caller
Dozens Of Energy Groups Ask Congress To Overturn Biden’s Green Power Plant Rules
Washington Post
“The FTC’s Trustbusting Is Getting Ridiculous. Luxury Handbags? Please.”
George Will with the Washington Post highlights the absurdity of the FTC’s case against the Tapestry-Capri merger.
Truth on the Market
“Will the FTC Reinvigorate an Antiquated Law that Raises Prices?”
Alden Abbott from Mercatus Center warns that an attempt by the FTC to revive the Robinson-Patman Act would be ill-advised.
Wall Street Journal
“Lina Khan’s Amazon Antitrust Paradox”
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board discusses the FTC’s opposition to the American Booksellers Association intervening its suit against Amazon.
Washington Examiner
Buzz: Household debt to Feds $815,788; Trump-Levin share well-done steaks
CEI’s Wayne Crews is cited in Washington Examiner on the per-household debt burden: Our friend Clyde Wayne Crews, the regulations expert at the Competitive Enterprise Institute,…
Politico
Biden’s got a plan to protect science from Trump
CEI’s Joel Zinberg was cited in Politico on the obstacles Trump faces with the NIH: Trump should have no illusions about what he’s up against,…
Rethinking Anti-Trust
Achieving Change at the Federal Trade Commission
CEI’s Tim Muris and Howard Beales joined the Rethinking Anti-Trust podcast to discuss achieving change at the FTC:…
Daily Caller
‘Money Has To Come From Somewhere’: New York Winning Big From Biden’s Domestic Agenda Despite Poor Business Climate
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited in Daily Caller on government subsidies: “Subsidies make taxpayers worse off because that subsidy money has to come from…
Washington Examiner
Biden floods the swamp with record tally of regulations
CEI’s Wayne Crews is cited in the Washington Examiner on an influx of regulations: Meanwhile the regulations czar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, …
Daily Caller
Biden’s Climate Agenda Is Running Headfirst Into A Wall Of His Own Making
CEI’s Ryan Young was cited in Daily Caller on Biden’s climate agenda: “Tariffs on Chinese EVs won’t just make Chinese EVs more expensive, they…
City Journal
“Lina Khan’s New Club”
Corbin Barthold with TechFreedom takes a look at the FTC’s assertion of substantive rulemaking authority under the FTC Act.
Wall Street Journal
“Another Lina Khan Theory Loses in Court”
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board discusses the FTC’s recent loss in federal court involving the anesthesiology market in Texas.
Real Clear Markets
“Do Chanel Buyers Shop at Walmart? What Say the FTC?”
Tirzah Duren from the American Consumer Institute discusses the shortcomings of the FTC’s relevant market definition in its challenge to the merger between Tapestry Inc.
National Review
“Risky Bets by Entrepreneurs Should Be Celebrated, Not Stifled”
Tom Hebert from Americans for Tax Reform dispels a number of misconceptions underlying FTC Chair Khan’s view of mergers and acquisitions.
ITIF
“America Needs Big Tech to Beat Big China”
Robert Atkinson, President of the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, explains how FTC Chair Lina Kahn’s antitrust agenda will harm the competitiveness of US companies. …
Wall Street Journal
“The FTC Smears Scott Sheffield”
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board discusses the FTC’s recent complaint against former CEO of Pioneer Natural Resources Co.
Cato Institute
“Non-Competes and Minimum Wage Laws”
Ryan Bourne from the Cato Institute discusses the noncompete agreement debate within the context of the FTC’s new rule prohibiting them.
The New York Times
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Consumer Watchdog’s Funding
CEI’s Dan Greenberg was cited in The New York Times on the recent The Supreme Court CFPB ruling: Critics of the agency called…
Daily Caller
Supreme Court Slaps Down Challenge That Could Have Gutted Financial Regulatory Agency
CEI’s Iain Murray was cited in Daily Caller on the recent Supreme Court CFPB ruling: Iain Murray, the director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s …
Washington Times
Supreme Court rules CFPB funding structure is lawful, jarring attempt to undo Wall Street cop
CEI’s Dan Greenberg is cited in the Washington Times regarding a recent Supreme Court ruling: Dan Greenberg, general counsel at the Competitive Enterprise Institute,…
Reason
Biden’s Tariffs Are a Bad Idea
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited in Reason on Biden’s trade tariffs: “Tariffs on Chinese EVs won’t just make Chinese EVs more expensive, they will…
Reason
Biden’s Tariffs Are a Bad Idea
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited in an article on Reason on Biden’s Tariffs: “Tariffs on Chinese EVs won’t just make Chinese EVs more expensive, they…
Money
How Much Are Airline Rewards Really Worth? Biden Admin Probes Credit Card Programs
CEI’s Iain Murray’s blog posting was cited in Money about vacation miles: Iain Murray, vice president for strategy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, wrote in…
Washington Examiner
Trump and GOP would seek to unravel administrative state after years of Biden-era rulemaking
CEI’s Wayne Crews is cited in the Washington Examiner on unraveling the administrative state: “They’ve got to flood the zone,” said Wayne Crews, vice…
Daily Caller
Biden’s Regulatory Blitz On Appliances Figures To Make Life More Expensive, Policy Experts Say
CEI’s Ben Lieberman is cited in Daily Caller on Biden’s blitz on appliance figures: “If these ultra-efficient appliances make sense, homeowners would choose them…
Texas Observer
DISTILLERS WANT TO DECRIMINALIZE MAKING BOOZE AT HOME
CEI’s Devin Watkins provided comments in the Texas Observer on a legal case to decriminalize home distilling: In 2023, the Hobby Distiller’s Association renewed…
ITIF
“‘Khanservatives’ Are Wrong About Big Tech”
Joseph Coniglio with the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation discusses the ill-conceived alliance between Khanservatives and neo-Brandeisians.
Reuters
“US Lawmaker Probes FTC Work with Europe to Block Amazon iRobot Merger”
Reuters reports on Rep. James Comer’s (R-KY) recent inquiry into the FTC’s collusion with the EU to block mergers.
ICLE
“Labor Monopsony and Antitrust Enforcement: A Cautionary Tale”
Experts with the International Center for Law & Economics discuss the FTC’s fixation with labor policy in a new paper.
TechFreedom
“FTC Impersonation Rule Unworkable, Violates Section 230”
TechFreedom argues that the FTC’s trade regulation rule on the Impersonation of Government and Businesses is incompatible with Section 230.
ITIF
“Small Changes Could Strengthen the Proposed Fake Review Rule”
Becca Trate with the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation suggests improvements to the FTC’s proposed trade regulation rule on Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials.
Wall Street Journal
“Lina Khan Wears Prada”
The Wall Street Journal‘s editorial board questions the FTC’s market definition in its recent challenge to the Tapestry/Capri merger.
Americans for Tax Reform
“Five Takeaways from House Judiciary’s Bombshell Report on Lina Khan’s Runaway FTC”
Tom Hebert from Americans for Tax Reform highlights key takeaways from the recent House Judiciary report on the FTC.
Reason
“Another Illegal Power Grab from the FTC”
Eric Boehm from Reason discusses the FTC’s employee noncompete ban.
Daily Caller
‘Gambling With The Grid’: New Data Highlights Achilles’ Heel Of One Of Biden’s Favorite Green Power Sources
CEI’s Paige Lambermont is cited in Daily Caller on energy policy: “This isn’t subsidies per kilowatt hour of generation. It’s raw subsidies. If it…
The American Spectator
Will California Hobble the US Railroad Industry?
CEI’s Patricia Patnode is cited in Reason on the EPA’s imposition of regulation: As Patricia Patnode of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, which signed the…
Brownstone Institute
The Four Sins of ‘Thawteffery’
CEI’s Wayne Crews Ten Thousand Commandments was cited by the Brownstone Institute in an article: Such coercion stands behind the tax revenue, the money…
Daily Caller
Biden’s EPA Says Sweeping Power Plant Regs Won’t Harm America’s Grid — Experts Are Saying The Exact Opposite
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited in an article in Daily Caller on the on power plant regulation: “The final rule differs from the EPA’s May…
Forbes
“FTC Rule Barring Non-Compete Agreements Likely Will Fail”
Alden Abbott, former FTC general counsel, outlines why the FTC’s noncompete rule will ultimately be struck down in court.
Bloomberg
“US Sues to Block $8.5 Billion Union of Coach, Michael Kors”
Bloomberg reports on the FTC’s recent challenge to stop Tapestry Inc. from acquiring of Capri Holdings Ltd.
Real Clear Markets
“The FTC’s Unhealthy Obsession with Private Equity”
David McGarry with the Taxpayers Protection Alliance discusses FTC Chair Lina Khan’s obsession with the relationship between healthcare and private equity.
The Center Square
As the U.S. adds jobs, Illinois continues to lag in unemployment numbers
CEI’s Sean Higgins is cited in The Center Square on worker shortages: Researcher Sean Higgins with the Competitive Enterprise Institute said despite the robust job…
The Federalist
More Than Two Dozen AGs Sue Biden Administration Over EV Mandate
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in The Federalist over a new emissions rule: Daren Bakst, director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center on Energy and Environment,…
Real Clear Markets
“Lina Khan Isn’t Qualified to Define Market Competition”
Charles Sauer, president of the Market Institute, provides a reality check for the FTC’s current Chair.
Truth on the Market
“Kroger/Albertsons: Is Labor Bargaining Power an Antitrust Harm?”
ICLE’s Brian Albrecht casts doubt on the FTC’s view of labor markets in the agency’s challenge to the Kroger/Albertsons merger.
American Action Forum
“FTC’s COVID-19 Grocery Supply Chain Study Taught Us…Nothing”
Fred Ashton from the American Action Forum explains why the FTC’s recent report provides little reason to resurrect antitrust enforcement under the Robinson-Patman Act.
Fox News
California’s green agenda is targeting every mode of transportation, despite wide opposition
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited on Fox News about California’s green agenda: “Commerce is the lifeblood of the economy and transportation of goods —…
The Center Square
Study: Mixed record on permitting reform offers some hope
CEI’s James Broughel provided comments to The Center Square about a study he authored: “Pennsylvania’s a state where energy is very important to its…
Deseret
The Biden admin wants to change home appliances, Republicans are pushing back
CEI’s Ben Lieberman is cited on Deseret News about republican pushback to home appliance regulation: Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute told Fox News the…
The Center Square
FACT CHECK: Biden touts inflation has “fallen”
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited in The Center Square on a Biden fact check: Ryan Young, senior economist at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, called…
Reason
Inflation Is So Back
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited on Reason about rising inflation: “If the Federal Reserve was thinking of cutting interest rates at its next meeting…
Daily Caller
Robinette Hood: Here’s How Biden’s EV Agenda Will Take From The Poor And Give To The Rich
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited on Daily Caller on the Biden EV Agenda: “As the mandated market share of EVs grows, the number of…
Daily Caller
Biden’s Electric Vehicle ‘Mandate’ Might Just Be A Surprise Gift To China
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited in an article on Daily Caller regarding the Biden electric vehicle mandate: “China’s EV production would pose no risk to…
Fox News
New England’s last coal plants set to shutter, ushering in era of green energy
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in a Fox News article on plans to coal plant shut downs: “There’s a concerted effort to shift away…
Real Clear Markets
“The FTC’s Investigation of Reddit Underscores a Scattered, Wrathful Khan”
Juan Londoño with Taxpayers Protection Alliance explains why FTC Chair Lina Khan’s agenda will hamper small companies and new technologies, not help them.
Daily Caller
“Against Khanservatism”
Tom Hebert with Americans for Tax Reform dispels the notion that there is broad conservative support for FTC Chair Lina Khan’s agenda.
Real Clear Markets
“The Federal Trade Commission vs. Cutting Edge Innovation”
Dr. James Edwards from the Committee for Justice explores how the current FTC often views the assertion of intellectual property rights as antitrust violations.
ITIF
“Why Labor Monopsony Shouldn’t Be Included in Merger Guidelines”
Trelysa Long with the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation discusses the problems with including labor market monopsony in the new Merger Guidelines.
The Hill
“Department of Justice Is Best Choice to Police AI Competition”
Curt Levey, president of the Committee for Justice, explains why the FTC is unfit to regulate competition in the AI industry.
Daily Caller
Here’s Why It Could Take Longer To Rebuild The Baltimore Bridge Than The Whole Transcontinental Railroad
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited in Daily Caller about the length of time it is going to take to rebuild the Balitmore bridge: “If…
Heritage
EPA’s Tailpipe Emissions Rule Rides Roughshod Over Our Freedoms
CEI’s Marlo Lewis was cited in a recent article in Heritage on an EPA emissions rule: Marlo Lewis, senior research fellow at the Competitive…
ITIF
“Lina Khan’s Defective Critique of Boeing as ‘National Champion'”
Dorothy Robyn from ITIF argues that Lina Khan’s critique of Boeing as an example of why other American companies need more antitrust scrutiny is defective.
Politico
“TikTok’s Troubles Just Got Worse: The FTC Could Sue Them, Too,
Politico reports on the FTC’s investigation into TikTok regarding privacy and data security practices.
Phoenix Center
“Amazon: A Monopolist that Undersells Its Competitors?”
Dr. George Ford tests the veracity of the FTC’s claims against Amazon in a new paper for the Phoenix Center.
Truth on the Market
“Antitrust at the Agencies Roundup: Supply Chains, Noncompetes, and Greedflation”
Dan Gilman from ICLE discusses the FTC’s most recent open meeting.
NOTUS
“The Biden Official with MAGA Admirers”
NOTUS reporters Claire Heddles and Byron Tau discuss the odd camaraderie between FTC Chair Lina Khan and Trump supporting Republicans.
The Orange County Register
California should discard unrealistic climate goals
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in The Orange County Register on California’s unrealistic climate goals: “California regularly doesn’t take into account technological feasibility or…
DC Journal
Biden’s Emissions Rule a ‘De Facto Ban’ on Gas-Powered Cars, Critics Say
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in DC Journal on Biden’s emissions rule: The conclusion, said Daren Bakst of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, is a…
DC Journal
Biden’s Emissions Rule a ‘De Facto Ban’ on Gas-Powered Cars, Critics Say
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in DC Journal on a emissions rule leading to a gas powered vehicle ban: The conclusion, said Daren Bakst…
Washington Times
Past the tipping point? Survey finds most Americans say tipping is ‘out of control’
CEI’s Sean Higgins is cited in an article on the Washington Times about tipping in American businesses: Sean Higgins, an analyst at the libertarian…
E&E News
Lummis gets earful back home over carbon tariff vote
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited on E&E News on Sen. Lummis backlash in home state over carbon tariff vote: In advance of the EPW Committee…
Daily Wire
Biden Plans To Destroy What’s Left Of The Economy With Ban On Gas Powered Vehicles
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited in the Daily Wire on Biden’s plan to ban gas powered vehicles: Marlo Lewis, a Senior Fellow at the Competitive…
Reason
Parents Don’t Want Schools to Confiscate Kids’ Phones
CEI’s Jessica Melugin is cited in Reason on parents position of schools confiscating student’s phones: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting teen use…
WNG
Another push for electric vehicles
CEI’s Marlo Lewis is cited on WNG about another push for electric vehicles: MARLO LEWIS: Ford has lost $4.7 billion on its electric vehicle…
Daily Caller
This Union Is Plotting To Take Over The Auto Industry. Can It Be Done?
CEI’s Sean Higgins is cited in the Daily Caller a union agenda to take over the auto industry: “Chattanooga is anybody’s guess,” Sean Higgins,…
https://www.thecollegefix.com/university-launches-semester-long-climate-emergency-campaign-to-protect-mother-earth/
University launches semester-long ‘climate emergency’ campaign to protect ‘Mother Earth’
CEI’s Daren Bakst is cited in The College Fix on a Western Michigan University climate campaign: But Daren Bakst, director of the Center for…
The National Desk
Federal Reserve keeps waiting for more data before cutting interest rates
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited on The National Desk about Federal Reserve interest rates: “The Fed has done just about all that it can…
E & E News
Murky deadline looms for Biden’s regs
CEI’s Clyde Wayne Crews is cited in E & E News on a murkey deadline for Biden regulations: The Biden administration “might not be so…
The Federalist Society
Boiling Down the Enumerated Powers: CEI Challenges the Federal Ban on Home Distilling
CEI’s Devin Watkins was cited in a recent blog posting on The Federalist Society about the home distilling ban: In a recently filed lawsuit, the Competitive…
The Wall Street Journal
Biden’s EPA Gives Automakers More Leeway to Phase Out Gas-Engine Cars
CEI’s Daren Bakst was cited in the Wall Street Journal on phasing out of gas-engine vehicles: “If this rule survives, Americans should expect the…
Washington Examiner
“Lina Khan Opposes Private Investment in Healthcare. She’s Wrong.
Nathalie Voit from Young Voices discusses the inherent bias and misconceptions surrounding the FTC’s workshop on private equity in health care.
Forbes
“This is Why the Concept of Antitrust Should Be Junked”
Steve Forbes explains why the FTC’s case against Kroger and Albertsons is preposterous and how it illustrates the flaws of antitrust laws.
Wall Street Journal
“Reddit Says FTC Looking into Licensing of User Content to Third Parties for AI Models”
The Wall Street Journal reports on the FTC’s inquiry into Reddit in the midst of the company’s upcoming IPO.
Fox Business
Apple Vision Pro headset becomes tool in operating room
CEI’s Jessica Melugin is cited in Fox Business on Apple Vision Pro becoming an operating room tool: Jessica Melugin, director of the Competitive Enterprise…
Politico
Bank exec crackdown fades post-SVB
CEI’s John Berlau is cited in Politico regarding the exec crackdown’s subsiding: The free-market Competitive Enterprise Institute led a letter to Congress in February urging members…
Daily Caller
Fresh Report Explains How International Climate Treaties Benefit China At America’s Expense
CEI’s Ben Lieberman is cited in Daily Caller on the Kigali Amendment: “China’s status as a developing nation in U.N. treaties has created an unfair…
Wall Street Journal
Where the Cheering Stopped
CEI’s Wayne Crews is cited in The Wall Street Journal on the State of the Union address: Budgets Are About PrioritiesWayne Crews writes for the Competitive…
Washington Times
Environmental group pushes retail associates to discourage gas stove purchases
CEI’s Ben Lieberman is cited in the Washington Times about appliances: Ben Lieberman, a senior fellow in environmental policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute,…
Reuters
“US Senate Confirms Republican Nominees to FTC”
Reuters reports on the Senate confirmation of Andrew Ferguson and Melissa Holyoak as commissioner to Federal Trade Commission.
National Review
“The FTC’s Case Against the Kroger/Albertsons Deal Puts Politics Before Economics”
Robert Bork Jr. explains how the Biden administration is attempting to blame high food prices on “Big Grocery,” rather than its own failed economic policies.
National Review
“FTC’s Incoherent Case Against Kroger-Albertsons Merger”
Editors for the National Review address several problems with the FTC’s case against Kroger and Albertsons.
Washington Examiner
State of the Union 2024: Biden plays up ‘shrinkflation’ — what to know
CEI’s Ryan Young is cited in the Washington Examiner on current shrinkflation: “Shrinkflation is real, but it’s not a partisan issue. Shrinkflation is part…
The Hill
“Internal Emails Show FTC’s Lina Khan Is Trying to Win by Losing”
Robert Bork Jr. discusses FTC Chair Lina Khan’s losing antitrust strategy.
Fox News
Biden admin finalizes environmental regulations targeting clothes washers, dryers
CEI’s Ben Lieberman is cited in Fox News about environmental regulations targeting appliances: “What we’re learning is that the government ought to get out…
National Review
“The Organized-Labor Subplot in the FTC’s Decision to Block the Kroger/Albertsons Merger”
Dominic Pino from the National Review discusses the FTC’s strange relevant market definition of “union grocery labor” in its recent challenge to the Kroger/Albertsons merger.