Wall Street Journal
“Lina Khan Has a Meta Fixation”
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board discuses Chair Lina Khan’s decision to replace a 2020 consent decree with Meta.
Washington Times
“Bipartisan Scrutiny of How FTC Reviews Mergers Is in Order”
Former U.S. Representative Rich Boucher argues that the FTC’s hostile stance towards mergers and acquisitions is deserving of criticism from both sides of the aisle.
ITIF
“FTC Overreach Is Inappropriate and Bad for Children, Says ITIF”
Daniel Castro, vice president for the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, calls the FTC’s recent proposed modification of Meta’s consent decree a “politically motivated attack.”…
The Hill
Chevron case: Supreme Court could take sledgehammer to agency power
Devin Watkins, an attorney at Competitive Enterprise Institute, which filed a brief supporting the fishermen, argued the case demonstrates how powers expressly…
National Review
The Crusade against Things That Work Is Coming for Your AC
CEI’s Ben Liberman is cited on National Review about the home appliance debate: In an op-ed for Fox News, the Competitive Enterprise…
Real Clear Markets
“Congress Must Keep a Close Eye on FTC Chairman Khan”
Former U.S. Senator for Massachusetts Scott Brown stresses the importance of congressional oversight and why lawmakers should continue to keep an eye on Lina Khan’s…
Wall Street Journal
“Lina Khan Blocks Cancer Cures”
John Tamny from FreedomWorks explains how the blocking of Illumina’s acquisition of Grail by the FTC could cost lives.
AEIdeas
“Biden’s Antitrust Team Is Tossing Aside Rule of Law”
Mark Jamison from the American Enterprise Institute argues that the FTC’s assistance to the European Union to implement the Digital Markets Act (DMA) is a…
Real Clear Markets
“Day of Reckoning Looms for Lina Khan’s FTC”
Geoffrey Manne and Gus Hurwitz from the International Center for Law & Economics discuss how the recent Supreme Court decision in Axon Enterprise v. FTC…
The Dispatch
“How the FTC Is Undermining U.S. Interests in Europe”
Klon Kitchen from the American Enterprise Institute explains how the FTC’s coordination with EU antitrust regulators will hurt the U.S. tech sector’s importance to American…
Reason
Despite SCOTUS Ruling Limiting Its Authority, EPA Tries To Unilaterally Regulate Carbon Emissions Again
CEI’s Daren Bakst and Wayne Crews are cited in Reason about the EPA trying to regulate carbon emissions despite SCOTUS rule: “Biden’s new move…
“Congress Shouldn’t Reward a Rogue Agency”
Dr. Edward Longe from the James Madison Institute argues against increasing the FTC’s budget for 2024 fiscal year.
Real Clear Markets
“FTC Overreach: The Bully on the Playground of Prosperity”
Charles Sauer, president of the Market Institute, explains how the FTC’s anti-business stance has forced companies to focus on defense instead of innovation and growth.
Real Clear Markets
“Beware of Unpaid Consultants in Federal Agencies”
Paul Steidler, Senior Fellow at the Lexington Institute, points to growing concerns surrounding the use of unpaid consultants at the Federal Trade Commission.
Wall Street Journal
“The FTC Is Working With the EU to Hamstring U.S. Companies”
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board discusses FTC coordination with EU antitrust regulators in light of Chair Lina Khan’s recent testimony before the House Energy…
The Hill
“Why Is the FTC Blocking Free Market Health Care Solutions?”
Former U.S. Representative from Colorado Bob Beauprez discusses the FTC’s crusade against mergers, particularly beneficial hospital mergers that could reduce costs for consumers.
Fox Business
AI tools such as ChatGPT are the hottest new trend for companies, but experts urge caution
Fox Business cites Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation Jessica Melugin on AI tools: According to Jessica Melugin, director…
City Journal
“Under Lina Khan’s Leadership, the Federal Trade Commission Is Openly Subverting All Three Branches of Government”
Corbin Barthold, internet policy counsel at TechFreedom, explains how the FTC’s independence as an agency may be increasing its politicization.
Reason
“Don’t Give the Federal Trade Commission a Big Budget Just to Punish Big Firms”
Isaac Schick from the American Consumer Institute warns against granting the FTC its increased budget request.
Fox News
Biden admin receives backlash from nearly two dozen groups for move cracking down on gas stoves
Fox News cites CEI’s comments to the DOE on gas stoves: Led by the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), the groups …
Bloomberg Law
California Follows Europe’s Lead on USB-C Mandate for Devices
Bloomberg Law cites Research Fellow Alex Reinauer on the USB-C mandate. The environmental arguments for the bill are mostly symbolic because…
Fox News
Biden unveils toughest-ever car emissions rules in bid to force electric vehicle purchases
Fox News cites Director for the Center for Energy and Environment Myron Ebell on electric vehicles: “The Biden administration is trying…
National Review
“The FTC Is Making a Mistake by Trying to Stop Microsoft from Acquiring Activision”
Tahmineh Dehbozorgi, Innovation Fellow with Young Voices, argues that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision will increase competition in gaming, not lessen it.
Fortune
Former FTC Chair Muris: “We can’t ignore the last 40 years of antitrust based on protecting consumers'”
Timothy J. Muris, former chair of the Federal Trade Commission, discusses the historical relevance of the consumer welfare standard in light of the anticipated release…
Wall Street Journal
“The FTC’s Unholy Antitrust Grail”
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board covers the FTC’s overruling of its administrative law judge in the Illumina/Grail case.
The Hill
“Why Christine Wilson’s Resignation from the FTC Matters”
Mark Jamison from the American Enterprise Institute explains how Christine Wilson’s resignation from the FTC highlights more fundamental problems at the agency.
Washington Examiner
Sen. Mike Braun cuts path to slow Biden’s ‘noxious’ agenda
It drew applause from deregulation advocates. “Sen. Braun’s efforts to strike Biden’s regulatory excesses are vital,” said Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.
New York Post
Biden’s latest target in his war on appliances: air conditioning units
“What these standards do is enforce a level of efficiency that doesn’t make sense,” the Competitive Enterprise Institute’s Ben Lieberman told…
Real Clear Markets
“Gaming the FTC: Japan Colludes with Antitrust Regulators Against MSFT”
Curt Levey, President of The Committee for Justice, explains how Microsoft’s acquisition of video game developer Activision would increase competition in the gaming industry.
Bloomberg Law
“FTC Lawyers Leave at Fastest Rate in Years as Khan Sets New Tone”
Bloomberg Law reports on new data showing that FTC lawyers are leaving the agency at the highest rate since 2000 under Chair Lina Khan’s leadership.
Truth on the Market
“Is the FTC Threatening Efficient Franchise Relationships?”
Alden Abbott, former general counsel for the FTC, discusses the value of franchise agreements in light of the FTC’s March 10th request for information.
Bloomberg
Biden Vows to Hold Banks Accountable, Urges Stronger Rules (2)
John Berlau, director of finance policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, said “prudent banks suffering the fallout from SVB should not…
Wall Street Journal
“Josh Hawley, Meet Lina Khan’s FTC”
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board addresses the FTC’s requests to Twitter for communication with journalists and Sen. Hawley’s proposal to grant more power to…
Daily Caller
Grover Norquist: “This Millennial Empress Could Shut Down Your Business. Congress Must Stop Her Before It’s Too Late”
Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, stresses the need for Congress to halt the extreme agenda of Lina Khan’s FTC.
Wall Street Journal
Bork: “Congress Can Investigate Lina Khan”
Robert Bork Jr. argues that Chair Lina Khan’s departure from norms and precedent at the FTC is worthy of congressional oversight.
ITIF
“The Flawed Analysis Underlying Calls for Antitrust Reform: Revisiting Lina Khan’s ‘Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox'”
Robert Atkinson and Michael Ward from the Information Technology & Innovation Foundation revisit the economic missteps in FTC Chair Lina Khan’s “Amazon’s Antitrust Paradox.”…
Wall Street Journal
Biden’s Regulatory Deluge
Regulatory costs to the economy are now reckoned to be at least $2 trillion, or roughly 8% of U.S. gross domestic…
Wall Street Journal
“The FTC’s Antitrust Collusion”
Emails reveal that the FTC coordinated with European regulators to stop Illumina’s acquisition of cancer blood testing startup, Grail, according to the Wall Street Journal’s…
Reason Foundation
“FTC Chair Lina Khan’s Consolidation of Power is a Feature of Her Approach to Antitrust, Not a Bug”
Max Gulker, senior policy analyst at Reason Foundation, discusses Commissioner Christine Wilson’s exit from the FTC and Chair Lina Khan’s desire to depart from the…
E&E News
DOE Rule May Block 50% Of Current Gas Stove Models
“This proposed rule comes with a somewhat controversial background regarding another agency. I think it’s still very, very concerning for natural…
Politico
Three names Biden is circling for Fed Vice Chair
ON BLAST — Former FTC Chair Timothy Muris and Bruce Kobayashi, who served as director of the commission’s bureau of economics during the Trump administration, are…
The Hill
“Drama and Chaos at the Federal Trade Commission”
Paul Steidler, senior fellow at the Lexington Institute, provides suggestions for congressional oversight of the FTC.
Law & Liberty
How the Founders Read Montesquieu
CEI’s Joshua Bandoch is cited on Law & Liberty with respect to Montesquieu: Joshua Bandoch, Research Fellow with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, gives us…
The Center Square
Fauci takes heat after casting doubt on efficacy of COVID vaccines
CEI’s Joel Zinberg is cited in The Center Square on COVID vaccines: Joel Zinberg, a Competitive Enterprise Institute senior fellow, blasted Fauci for pushing for…
The Washington Journal
VIDEO: Joel Zinberg Joins the Washington Journal
Dr. Joel Zinberg joins the Washington Journal to discuss the efficacy of COVID lockdowns and government restrictions as they relate to public health and take…
The Washington Journal
Video: Dr. Joel Zinberg Joins the Washington Journal to Discuss COVID Lockdowns
Dr. Joel Zinberg joins the Washington Journal to discuss the efficacy of COVID lockdowns and government restrictions as they relate to public health and take…
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Expresses Need for FTC Oversight
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter to members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the House Committee on Energy and…
Forbes
“The PBM Transparency Act Will Not Lower Drug Prices”
Ike Brannon from the Jack Kemp Foundation discusses the problems underlying the latest introduction of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act.
Real Clear Markets
“Republicans Must Hold Biden to His Promise About Not Being Bernie”
Charles Sauer, President of the Market Institute, asserts the need for congressional oversite of the FTC.
Washington Examiner
“Biden’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Agreements Ignores the Constitution”
Asheesh Agarwal, former Assistant Director of the Office of Policy Planning at the FTC, explains that the proposed ban on employee noncompete agreements runs contrary…
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,…