Wall Street Journal
“The Many Abuses of Lina Khan’s FTC”
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board discusses FTC Chair Lina Khan’s continued departure from antitrust norms in light of Commissioner Wilson’s plans to resign from…
Truth on the Market
“No, Chevron Deference Will Not Save the FTC’s Noncompete Ban”
TechFreedom’s Corbin Barthold discusses the constitutional problems with the FTC’s proposed ban on employee noncompete agreements.
Ballotpedia
A look ahead at ESG in 2023
Wall Street Journal
Christine Wilson: “Why I’m Resigning as an FTC Commissioner”
Commissioner Christine Wilson announces her intention to resign from the Federal Trade Commission in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Fox News
California’s grid faces collapse as leaders push renewables, electric vehicles, experts say
“They already are suffering,” said Myron Ebell, the director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy and Environment. “They’re, in…
Forbes
“The FTC’s Fight Against Non-Monopolies Won’t Help Consumers”
Ike Brannon from the Jack Kemp Foundation explains that the FTC’s focus on narrow, ideological issues like Pharmacy Benefit Managers and “right to repair” is…
Regulatory Transparency Project
AUDIO: Explainer Episode 48 – The FDA & the Practice of Medicine: Possible Regulation of Off-Label Prescriptions
Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg joins the Regulatory Transparency Project to discuss possibly regulation of off-label prescriptions: On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Consolidated Appropriations…
Wall Street Journal
“Lina Khan Chalks Up Another Defeat”
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board discussed the FTC’s recent loss in its challenge to block Meta’s acquisition of the VR app developer, Within Unlimited.
Truth on the Market
Dirk Auer of ICLE: Mergers Help Tech Companies ‘Level Up’
Director of Competition at the International Center for Law & Economics explains how mergers allow tech companies to enter adjacent markets and expand their offerings…
Real Clear Investigations
The Left’s Little Financial Engine That Could (Change the World Radically)
Richard Morrison, senior fellow at the conservative Competitive Enterprise Institute, said Amalgamated can, at a minimum, “serve as an example for other managers and CEOs…
AEIdeas
“The Federal Trade Commission Is Abandoning Consumers”
Mark Jamison of the American Enterprise Institute discusses the FTC’s decreasing reliance on the consumer welfare standard and its narrow market definitions in recent tech…
Crowd Fund Insider
House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Schedules Hearing to Discuss Banking and Need to Update Regulations in Line with Emerging Technology
CEI’s John Berlau is cited on Crowd Fund Insider on banking regulations: The House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy, part of the Financial Services…
National Review
“The FTC Is Using a Tool It Shouldn’t Even Have in Its Toolbox
Dominic Pino, the Thomas L. Rhodes Fellow at the National Review Institute, discusses the FTC’s renewed interest in the Robinson-Patman Act and the need to…
Wall Street Journal
Muris: “Lina Khan and the FTC Go Back to the Antitrust Future”
Former FTC Commissioner Timothy J. Muris explains the folly in the FTC’s desire to abandon established economic standards and revert back to antitrust populism.
Real Clear Markets
“Low Morale at the FTC is Directly Related to Lina Khan’s Reign of Error”
Norm Singleton from the Market Institute discusses the FTC’s falling ratings in the Federal Employee Standing Survey in an opinion piece for Real Clear Markets.
Governors' Wing & Solar Energy Coalition
One Republican stands between the far right and ESG
Myron Ebell, director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for Energy and Environment, called McHenry “a really good, free-market conservative” and…
Washington Examiner
House Democrat on climate change caucus rakes in cash from oil and gas investments
Still, if Frankel was serious about targeting the fossil fuels industry through her pro-green energy stance, she would…
The Well News
Justice Dept. Sues Google Again Alleging Monopolistic Ad Tactics
Google was joined in criticizing the Justice Department by Jessica Melugin, the director for technology and innovation at the Washington, D.C.-based…
Fox News
Democrats, eco groups take aim at other home appliances amid gas stove debate
CEI’s Ben Lieberman is cited on Fox News the home appliance and gas stove debate: “There’s bad news for almost every room in the…
Dr. Drew
Hidden In $1.7 Trillion Spending Bill: MORE Censorship Of Physicians. Dr. Joel Zinberg Discusses Omnibus’ Risky Limitations of Off-Label Prescriptions – Ask Dr. Drew
Truth on the Market
FTC’s Proposed Ban of Non-Compete Clauses Has Little Chance of Survival
Alden Abbott, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center and former FTC General Counsel, discusses the Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in a recent blog…
Washington Journal
VIDEO: CEI’s Kent Lassman Joins CSPAN to Discuss House Republican economic policy goals
CEI President Kent Lassman joined CSPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss House Republicans’ policy proposals to tackle inflation and grow the economy contained in the party’s…
Wall Street Journal
WSJ Columnist: “The FTC is lying to have a case.”
Holman W. Jenkins, Jr. unleashes a scathing critique of the FTC’s Microsoft-Activision lawsuit in recent op-ed, “‘Hipster’ Antitrust Goes Beltway at the FTC.”…
Citation
FDA’s Medical Interference, Time for ESG Antitrust Action and other commentary
Libertarian: FDA’s Medical Interference The Wall Street Journal quoted Joel Zinberg on FDA banning practices: “Secreted within the 2023 omnibus appropriations…
Fox Business
VIDEO: CEI’s Jessica Melugin Joins Fox Business to Discuss McCarthy’s Actions as Speaker & Big Tech Collusion
Director of the Center for Technology & Innovation Jessica Melugin reacts to Kevin McCarthy’s decision to remove Dems from committees and White House-FBI-Big Tech collusion.
Larry Kudlow Show
RADIO: CEI’s Wayne Crews Joins The Larry Kudlow Show
Fred L. Smith Fellow in Regulatory Studies Wayne Crews joined The Larry Kudlow Show to discuss the hidden tax of federal regulations.
City Journal
PODCAST: The Last Gasp of Pandemic Restrictions?
Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg joins Brian Anderson at City Journal to discuss the “tripledemic” of Covid, flu and RSV, the relationship of public health and…
Fox News
Liberal media made slew of dubious claims about climate change, year-end report finds
Fox News cites CEI’s Climate Fact Check report: The “Climate Fact Check 2022” report, presented by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI),…
Wall Street Journal
Save the Carbon-Consuming Whales
The Wall Street Journal cites Senior Fellow Ben Lieberman on the lobster industry: Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute opines in the…
Reason
Can the FTC block technology mergers based on future market predictions?
Senior Policy Analyst for Reason Foundation, Max Gulker, discusses the FTC’s bid to block Meta’s acquisition of virtual reality fitness app, Supernatural.
Citation
CEI’s Kent Lassman Joins Ricochet’s Giving Ventures Podcast
CEI President Kent Lassman joins Ricochet’s Giving Ventures podcast to discuss regulatory reforms that make energy more affordable and accessible to everyone. Listen here: https://ricochet.com/podcast/giving-ventures/energy-policy-that-works/…
Giving Ventures
PODCAST: CEI’s Kent Lassman Joins Giving Ventures
CEI President Kent Lassman joins Giving Ventures to discuss areas for energy policy reform. Click here to read more.
Wall Street Journal
The Meaning of the Bankman-Fried Indictment
The Wall Street Journal cites Senior Fellow John Berlau on the Sarbanes-Oxley law: “Earlier this year John Berlau and Josh Rutzick wrote in the Journal on the…
Wall Street Journal
House Approves Imposing Railroad Labor Deal, Paid Sick Leave Measure
The White House said Mr. Biden broadly supports providing more sick leave for rail workers, but he opposes measures that could slow down passage of…
Fox 26 News
Some states still delivering final round of stimulus payments as inflation lingers
Net Zero Watch
Video: Mario Loyola Joins Net Zero Watch to Discuss COP27
Senior Fellow Mario Loyola joined Net Zero Watch to discuss COP27 and international climate policy.
Citation
Court showdown looming on Elizabeth Warren’s Wall Street-policing agency
Reason
Permitting Hell vs. Climate Hell at COP27
Competitive Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow Mario Loyola proceeded during the questions and answers session to elegantly puncture the sunny “stated policies” predictions of rapid renewable energy…
YouTube
CEI’s Jessica Melugin Joins Fox Business to Discuss Elon Musk and FTX
Lars Larson
Facebook Learns The Lesson: Go Woke, Go Broke!
Newt's World
Audio: Jessica Melugin Discusses Twitter and Facebook layoffs with Newt Gingrich
Director for the Center for Technology and Innovation Jessica Melugin joined the Newt’s World podcast to discuss the recent Twitter and Facebook layoffs and what’s…
American Viewpoints
AUDIO: Senior Fellow Ryan Young Joins American Viewpoints
Senior Fellow Ryan Young reacts to President Biden’s announcement that his administration is going to address “junk fees” as part of his effort to lower…
Review Journal
EDITORIAL: The unbelievably high cost of government regulations
The Washington Times
Supreme Court Weighs Foreign Account Fines
The Washington Times cites General Counsel Dan Greenberg on IRS plans to add personnel and resources: Dan Greenberg, general counsel at Competitive…
The Washington Times
Supreme Court Weighs Foreign Account Fines
YouTube
CEI’s Jessica Melugin Joins Fox Business to Discuss Elon Musk and Twitter
Reason
How Federal Energy Regulations Make Dishwashers Worse
Data compiled by D.C.’s Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) show that average cycle times rose from just over an hour when the…
Fox News
Judicial Watch sues Biden admin over John Kerry’s travel costs, calendar, staffer info
“It’s not surprising — it’s essentially the same old gang,” Myron Ebell, the director of the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Center for…
Reason
FBI Reports Dubious ‘Trend’ of Rideshare Driver Kidnappings
“Fund managers who handle retirement accounts through the EBSA are being told to consider climate change and other environmental, social, and…
Issues & Insights
Voters who think that putting Republicans in control of the House and Senate will make a big difference for the economy are in for a rude awakening. President Joe Biden has unleashed the regulatory Leviathan. Lawmakers will be hard-pressed to stop the damage.
The Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) just this morning released its hugely valuable report called “10,000 Commandments,” which is a compendium of the regulatory state. In it,…
Issues & Insights
A Supermarket Merger Is Not A Threat To Humanity
Grocery store giants Kroger and Albertsons have announced a proposed merger, but it’s a business combination that will likely come under undue antitrust scrutiny. Before the…
POLITICO
POLITICO Playbook: Breaking down the GOP’s midterm momentum
Politico cites CEI’s Kevin D. Williamson on midterm momentum: We have fresh data this morning from the new POLITICO-Morning Consult poll that shows the national political…
Citation
“The Zombie Robinson‐Patman Act Doesn’t Deserve Revival”
The Cato Institute’s Ryan Bourne and Rachel Chiu argue that revival of the Robinson-Patman Act would sock consumers with higher prices.
The Center Square
Washington Supreme Court ruling could boost the cost of public works
Washington state constitutional questions aside, Competitive Enterprise Institute research fellow Sean Higgins doesn’t believe the law is an improvement. “‘Prevailing wage…
Reason
Biden Chips Away at Trump’s Deregulatory Legacy With New Gig Worker Rule
Sean Higgins, a labor policy researcher at the free market Competitive Enterprise Institute, says that litigation chaos is unlikely given that…
The Hill
ICLE President: PBMs Negotiate Lower Prices for Consumers
Geoffrey Manne, President and Founder of the International Center for Law & Economics, discusses the FTC’s growing interest in Pharmacy Benefit Managers. …
Federal News Network
A snapshot of federal rule-making and its wide scope
Federal News Network cites CEI’s Clyde Wayne Crews on federal rule making: Rulemaking is one of the most widespread activities in the federal government.
Fox Business
Elon Musk says Twitter purchase ‘accelerant’ to creating X, ‘the everything app’
Fox Business spoke with Jessica Melugin on Elon Musk purchase of Twitter: Watch the latest video at foxbusiness.com Click here to learn…
Fox Business
Energy experts sound alarm on Europe’s energy crisis as ‘clear and present warning’ for America
A group of energy and environment experts are sounding the alarm on U.S. climate policy and pointing to Europe’s crisis as an example…
National Review
Economist Brian Albrecht: Resurrection of Robinson-Patman Act Would Harm Consumers
Chief Economist for the International Center for Law & Economics explains in the National Review that calls to resurrect the 1936 law would mean higher…
Citation
Radio: Dan Greenberg Joins Eric Boehm
CEI General Counsel Dan Greenberg joins Eric Boehm at American Radio Journal to discuss Tyler v. Hennepin County.
Citation
Podcast: Another Fed Interest Rate Hike: What It Means To You
Senior Fellow Ryan Young joined American Viewpoints to discuss how the Federal Researve’s decision to raise the interest rate again affects many Americans’ budgets.
The Washington Times
‘1970s politics’
The Washington Times
The Grass Grows Greener
Politico
Twitter Whistleblower Faces the Senate. Then What?
Politico cites Director for the Center for Technology and Innovation Jessica Melugin on congressional hearings on the tech industry: “I am all…
Politico
Climate Bill Boosts California Move to Clean Cars
Politico cites Senior Fellow Marlo Lewis on California’s new climate bill: Marlo Lewis, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute,…
The Washington Times
Critics of NLRB’s ‘joint employer’ rule predict job losses, more red tape for businesses
The Washington Times cites Research Fellow Sean Higgins on the NLRB joint employer rule: The board’s apparent goal is to encourage collective…
Fox Business
Video: CEI’s Jessica Melugin Joins Fox Business to Discuss Twitter and Free Speech
Director of the Center for Technology & Innovation Jessica Melugin reacts to the judge’s decision to order Twitter to issue a subset of data in…
Citation
CEI’s Joel Zinberg Joins Mornings with Maria to Discuss the Inflation Reduction Act
CEI Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business Network to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act.
C-SPAN
Video: Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg Joins C-SPAN to Discuss Senate Democratic Health Care and Prescription Drug Proposals
Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg joined the Washington Journal to discuss Senate Democratic Health Care and Prescription Drug Proposals. Click here to read more.
New York Times
Patrick J. Michaels, Vocal Outlier on Climate Change, Dies at 72
Fox Business
Experts slam Pete Buttigieg’s comments on EVs: ‘A con job’
Fox Business cites CEI Center for Energy and Environment Director Myron Ebell on electric vehicles. However, experts highlighted that cheaper EVs are still more expensive than comparable…
Redlands Daily Facts
The FDA’s policies would boost the black market and smoking-related deaths
Redlands Daily Facts cites CEI Senior Fellow Michelle Minton on the FDA plan to ban menthol cigarettes. As Competitive Enterprise Institute…
Redlands Daily Facts
The FDA’s policies would boost the black market and smoking-related deaths
Redlands Daily Facts cites CEI Senior Fellow Michelle Minton on menthol flavored cigarettes: As Competitive Enterprise Institute senior fellow Michelle Minton…
KCMO Radio Program
Radio Program: KCMO Talk Radio
CEI Senior Fellow Michelle Minton talks to KCMO about e-cigarettes. Listen to the full interview here.
Townhall
Who Is the FDA’s Juul Ban Supposed to Help?
Townhall cites CEI Senior Fellow Michelle Minton on the FDA shutdown of the e-cigarette Juul. Don’t hold your breath waiting for…
Sky News
US Fossil Fuel States Win Important Legal Victory at Supreme Court
CEI Senior Fellow and Vice President for Strategy speaks to Sky News about the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Environmental Protection Agency won’t have the…
Federal News Network
How do you protect your assets from seizures and forfeitures?
CEI Deputy General Counsel Dan Greenberg described seizures and forfeitures, how to protect your assets, and how difficult it is for consumers to retrieve their…
Libertarianism.org
Socialism isn’t what it used to be
CEI Vice President for Strategy and Senior Fellow Iain Murray discusses the many faces of socialism, from the American experiments of the New Deal era…
Richmond City Daily Journal
Baby formula shortage should spur new thinking about regulations
But I’ve also observed enough government regulation to know that the rules might be unnecessary. State authorities expressed their willingness to…
American Banker
Financed emissions are banks’ latest climate-change challenge
American Banker cites CEI Senior Fellow Richard Morrison on financed emissions: Shareholders are already deciding whether companies should disclose more information about their emissions, often…
NJ Star-Ledger
Donald Trump makes a corny argument for the 2024 nomination
The New Jersey Star-Ledger cites CEI Senior Fellow Ben Liberman on ethanol mandates: Virtually every free-market thinker in every free-market…
The Center Square
9th Circuit ruling against Washington state couple could mean more federal wealth taxes
The Center Square cites CEI General Counsel Sam Kazman on tax legislation: “They’ve never gotten a payment from that,” explained Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Sam Kazman, co-counsel for…
CrowdFund Insider
Competitive Enterprise Institute Securities Expert on Crypto Legislation: “It will have many positive effects”
CrowdFund Insider cites CEI Senior Fellow and Director of Finance Policy John Berlau on crypto: Berlau, a senior fellow and Director…
E&E News
EPA blocks bid to review basis for climate regs
E&E News cites CEI Attorney Devin Watkins on climate regulation: “It’s shocking that it took more than five years for EPA…
InsideSources
Critics Get ‘Whiff of Racism’ in Progressive Attempts to Shut Down Tribal Lenders
InsideSources cites CEI Director of Financial Policy and Senior Fellow John Berlau on interest rates: John Berlau, Director of Finance Policy…
The Hill
Authorizing congressional unions won’t end Democrats’ labor troubles
The Hill cites CEI Research Fellow Sean Higgins discussing congressional unions: Regarding unions, the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Sean Higgins explains that then-Speaker…
Freedom Works
AUDIO: Sean Higgins of CEI on job gains
CEI Research Fellow Sean Higgins discusses job gains on Freedom Works Radio.
C-SPAN
VIDEO: National Cannabis Policy Summit
CEI Senior Fellow Michelle Minton participated in the National Cannabis Policy Summit Watch the full video at C-SPAN here.
The Washington Post
Biden wants to rebuild the EPA. He doesn’t have the money to do it.
The Washington Post cites CEI Director of Energy and Environment Myron Ebell on the EPA’s budget: “I’m happy to see the…
Newsy
Government Combats Baby Formula Shortage With ‘Operation Fly Formula’
Newsy cites CEI Senior Fellow Ryan Young on regulating the formula shortage: Experts say the FDA’s requirements are cumbersome and counterproductive…
Creators
Pumping Up Prices
Creators cites CEI Senior Fellow Ben Lieberman on gas prices: “If big oil could raise prices anytime they wanted and get…
RealClearInvestigations
It’s Conservative David vs. the Woke Corporate Green Giant
RealClearInvestigations cites CEI Senior Fellow Richard Morrison on woke capitalism: Among those fueling the backlash against “woke capital” or “stakeholder capitalism,” Soukup counts entrepreneur-turned-author and…
Vapor Voice
Unnatural Response
Vapor Voice cites CEI Senior Fellow Michelle Minton on nontobacco nicotine regulation: Michelle Minton, writing for the Competitive Enterprise Institute, states that given the…
The Washington Times
Teachers’ unions scrutinized over Harvard study of COVID-19 learning
The Washington Times cites CEI Research Fellow Sean Higgins on teachers’ unions: Sean Higgins, a research associate at the libertarian Competitive Enterprise Institute, said these…
The Federalist Society
AUDIO: CEI’s Joel Zinberg Joins the Federalist Society to Discuss Mask Mandates
Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg joined The Federalist Society to discuss the CDC’s mask mandate and examine the strategy behind the Department of Justice’s decision to…
Fox Business
VIDEO: CEI’s Jessica Melugin Joins Fox Business to Discuss Twitter and Elon Musk
CEI Director for the Center for Technology and Innovation Jessica Melugin joins Fox Business to discuss Elon Musk’s deal to buy Twitter.
The Regulatory Transparency Project
AUDIO: Joel Zinberg Joins the Regulatory Transparency Project to Discuss CDC Mask Mandates
Senior Fellow Joel Zinberg joined the Regulatory Transparency Project to discuss the CDC travel mask ruling and more: Click here to read more.
New York Post
Ex-McDonald’s CEO Ed Rensi: Companies Have ‘No Business’ Being in Politics
The New York Post cites Senior Fellow Richard Morrison on companies and environmental, social, and governance standards: “Time and again, US companies…
Ballotpedia
Economy and Society: State pension funds draw scrutiny for ESG
Ballotpedia cites Senior Fellow Richard Morrison’s blog post “Bipartisan Policy Center Highlights Concerns with SEC Climate Disclosure Rule” discussing Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC)’s event:…