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European Antitrust Agenda: Booking.com Flags Potential DSA/DMA Conflict; EU Unlikely to Launch Household Appliances Plan

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Booking.com wants DSA investigators to help sort its standstill over email address sharing under the DMA • Brussels...

Nov 03, 2026 Read Now >

EU Tech Sovereignty Bill Faces Pushback Over Cybersecurity Data and Source Code Requirements

The EU’s proposal to challenge U.S. tech dominance is causing upset among companies beyond the American giants it intends to...

Oct 30, 2026 Read Now >

Fox/Roku: States’ Group Investigating Deal, Which Continues to Move Toward DOJ Clearance

A small group of state attorneys general, including New York, is investigating Fox’s (FOX) proposed acquisition of streaming platform Roku (ROKU) as the $22 billion deal continues to move toward DOJ clearance, sources familiar with the matter...

Oct 28, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: Clashing Predictions Made on When Supreme Court Will Hear Kalshi, Polymarket Case; Treasury’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Rule to Tighten Restrictions on U.S. AI Investments in Foreign Countries; Coupang Employs Bipartisan Strategy in Lobbying Spend; Data Brokers Could Face Large Fines Under California Privacy Law

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email editorial@thecapitolforum.com. In this edition: • Media Outlook: The NBA’s...

Oct 28, 2026 Read Now >

Gubernatorial Candidates Klobuchar, Weiser, Blackburn Poised to Shape Tech Policy Amid Federal Gridlock

Three politicians poised to win governorships in the November midterm elections could, alongside their state legislatures, chart the future of tech policy over the next two years as the White House clashes with a potentially Democratic...

Oct 28, 2026 Read Now >

European Antitrust Agenda: UK Gives EU Cover in Approach to Big Tech; Booking Probe Highlights DSA Enforcement Priorities

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • UK lends EU political cover amid backlash against Brussels tech regulation • DSA probe into Booking.com targets scams •...

Oct 27, 2026 Read Now >

Financials Friday: Crypto Lobby Scores Stablecoin Yield Win Over Banks; OCC Downplays AI Risk to Banks Amid Surge in Cyberattacks; Lawsuits Fly Between Compass and Multiple Listings Services; Housing Groups Oppose Community Reinvestment Act Rulemaking; IRS Pressed to Crack Down on ‘Ghost’ Tax Preparers

Financials Friday is a weekly overview of financial news and analysis of the timing and priorities of key agencies including the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Genius Act implementation allows for some forms of stablecoin yield,...

Oct 23, 2026 Read Now >

A Longer Time but Light Touch: SAMR Shows New Approach in Approving Two High-Profile Horizontal Mergers

China’s antitrust agency has demonstrated a new approach in investigating two recent closely watched horizontal mergers—one that involves an extended review timeline paired with a light- touch behavioral remedy fix, some antitrust lawyers and experts told The Capitol...

Oct 23, 2026 Read Now >

Live Nation: Trump Present for Settlement Talks, Separately Discussed Kennedy Center with Entertainment Giant’s CEO

President Donald Trump was present for settlement discussions between Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) representatives and DOJ officials in the months leading up to the surprise March settlement of the federal monopolization lawsuit against the company, according to a new company court...

Oct 22, 2026 Read Now >

Nexfibre/Substantial: Telecom Deal Poses Test to CMA’s Efforts to Shape Market

Nexfibre’s proposed acquisition of Substantial, the parent of UK fiber network operator Netomnia, is testing how prepared the Competition and Markets Authority is to intervene in...

Oct 22, 2026 Read Now >

Fox/Roku: Streaming Deal Moves Toward DOJ Clearance

Fox’s (FOX) proposed $22 billion acquisition of Roku (ROKU) is on the fast track, with DOJ clearance possible soon, setting off alarm bells with one administration official, sources familiar with the matter...

Oct 21, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: State AGs and Nexstar Aren’t Talking; Court Ruling Spells Trouble for Price-Fixing Defendants; Payments Network Could Evade Russia Sanctions; Trinidad and Tobago Chases Tech Revenue; Candidates Detail Opposition to Data Centers

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email editorial@thecapitolforum.com. In this edition: • Media Outlook: The chances of a...

Oct 20, 2026 Read Now >

Regulator Sent Telegram 13 Rounds of Questions This Year, Dialing up Pressure Under EU Digital Rules

Messaging app Telegram is facing growing pressure under the EU’s digital platform rules over regulators’ concerns about its user number disclosures, its responses to alerts about harmful content and other...

Oct 16, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: Congress Continues to Roll Out AI Regulatory Proposals; Sports Network Bankruptcies Leave NBA, NHL Fans in the Lurch; New San Diego Consumer Unit Targets AppLovin and Roblox; CFIUS Catches BitFuFu Unfiled Bitcoin Mine Deal; Germany blocks Cosco’s Zippel purchase; EU Hybrid Deal Could Boost Chinese EV Imports

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email...

Oct 13, 2026 Read Now >

European Antitrust Agenda: EU’s Shift Away from U.S. Tech Giants Sparks Backlash Among European Rivals; Aramark Weighs UK Supreme Court Appeal

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • EU’s effort to swap U.S. tech for European rivals is proving to be a bumpy ride • Scottish court squashes Aramark...

Oct 13, 2026 Read Now >

New WhatsApp Fees Raise Fresh Concerns Amid EU’s Fast-Paced Meta Probe

Companies providing customer service chatbots are warning new WhatsApp charges could raise their costs and make it harder to compete with Meta’s (META) own artificial intelligence...

Oct 09, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: FCC’s Carr Pushes Back on Raskin Charge Regarding Paramount; AI Agents Like Muse Raise Privacy, Safety Concerns; Third Circuit Gives Hope for AI Copyright Claims; Senators Seek to Hold AI Firms Liable for Hacking Incidents; Belgium Panel Kills Chinese Copter Deal; Brazil Presidential Race Hold Major Trade Implications

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email editorial@thecapitolforum.com. In this edition: • Media Outlook: FCC Chair Brendan...

Oct 06, 2026 Read Now >

The European Antitrust Agenda: EU Likely to Clear JD/Ceconomy, Dodging China Escalation; Regulators Step Up Pressure on Video Games

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • JD.com/Ceconomy set for clearance, avoiding escalation with China • Video game companies probed ahead of legislative...

Oct 06, 2026 Read Now >

Antitrust Agenda: Highlights of Capitol Forum Event on Congressional and State Attorney General Antitrust Enforcement; How Corteva Settlement Affects Crop Protection Market; Potential Committee Chairs for Next Congress; New Model for RPA Damages in Southern Glazer’s Settlement

Welcome to The Antitrust Agenda, our weekly analysis of timing and priorities at the FTC, DOJ, and state AG offices. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Heightened antitrust action from Congressional Democrats. • Elections experts express high confidence in Democrats...

Oct 05, 2026 Read Now >

Antitrust Agenda: How the Wave of New Democrat House Members May Shape the Next Congress; John Deere Faces State Legislature Push for Farmer Control Over Data; Lawmakers Consider Whether Utility Rate of Return Should Be Set by Markets; Live Nation’s Collection of Amphitheaters Could See State and Local Government Pushback; State AGs Look to Rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers

*A select excerpt: State AGs using antitrust lawsuits to rein in PBMs. Florida AG James Uthmeier last week filed another antitrust lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers—his second in less than a month—in a growing bipartisan effort to use antitrust laws to lower drug prices. The...

Oct 02, 2026 Read Now >

Companies Push Bolder Mergers as Brussels Holds Antitrust Line

Mergers that may have once been seen as too difficult to get past the EU antitrust authority are increasingly leaving the boardroom, including UPM’s joint venture with Sappi and Kone’s acquisition of TK Elevator. Some corporations are betting that the European Commission’s increased...

Oct 01, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: Rep. Jayapal Plans to Introduce New Framework That Would Treat AI Companies Like Banks; SHEIN Looks to Diversify Customer Base After Losing Trade Exemptions; Wildcat Says It has Edge in Fight Over Austal USA; Newsom Vetoes Privacy Bill; Alabama Meta Deal Could Become New Model; Amazon, FTC Prep for Economics Hearing

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email editorial@thecapitolforum.com. In this edition: • Congress Outlook: Representative...

Sep 29, 2026 Read Now >

The European Antitrust Agenda: UK Proposes Google Show Some AI Assistants Among Search Alternatives; Top DMA Enforcer Wants More Help from National Authorities

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • UK wants Google to offer search alternatives, potentially including AI chatbots • Senior EU official urges more national...

Sep 29, 2026 Read Now >

EU, Booking at Odds on Key Issue Under Bloc’s Digital Rules Despite Progress, Sources Say

The European Commission and Booking.com are deadlocked over a key issue for hoteliers under the EU’s digital markets rules even as the enforcer is set to announce that the hotel reservation giant has largely fallen in line after extensive discussions, two sources familiar with the...

Sep 25, 2026 Read Now >

Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery: Judge Asks if Settlement Would Prevent Antitrust Harms, Zeroes in on Compliance Exemptions

A federal judge today questioned a California official about whether the proposed settlement to resolve the states’ suit against Paramount Skydance’s (PSKY) planned $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) would address the antitrust harms the plaintiffs...

Sep 24, 2026 Read Now >

Fox/Roku: DOJ Leadership Generally Supportive of Deal, But Complications Remain

DOJ leaders are generally supportive of the proposed Fox/Roku merger but find the $22 billion deal is more complicated than it appears, a source familiar with the matter...

Sep 24, 2026 Read Now >

Member States Consider Proposal to Give EU More Powers Under Tech Sovereignty Bill

As EU member states start discussions on the bloc’s main proposal to reduce its reliance on U.S. tech, Danish officials want to give the European Commission more powers to designate the cloud providers deemed secure enough to handle sensitive government data, according to a document...

Sep 24, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: House Democrats Demand White House Action on AI; USTR Sets Enforcement Priorities; South Korean Legislature Cracks Down on Coupang and Other Retailers; Treasury Slaps Russian Bank with Further Sanctions, but They May Not Make a Difference; DOJ Loses IP Rights Advocate

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email editorial@thecapitolforum.com. In this edition: • Congress Outlook: House Democrats...

Sep 22, 2026 Read Now >

EU Big Tech Case Tracker

This is The Capitol Forum’s Big Tech tracker, where we follow investigations and other proceedings targeting technology giants like Apple (AAPL), Alphabet (GOOG), Meta (META) and more across the EU. Here, we monitor and bring you up to date on cases launched under the bloc’s Digital...

Sep 22, 2026 Read Now >

The European Antitrust Agenda: Remedies Off the Table in MMG/Anglo American; Digital Markets Rules Event to Highlight Latest Clashes Over Rollout

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Remedies no longer an option in MMG/Anglo American nickel deal • Our conference on the EU’s digital markets rules sets...

Sep 22, 2026 Read Now >

Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery: Negotiators in Settlement Discussions Reach Advanced Stage Navigating Between Contrasting Economic Goals

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) and the California attorney general’s discussions to settle a suit to block the studio’s proposed Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) acquisition have reached an advanced stage as negotiators work within the parameters of the parties’ contrasting economic goals,...

Sep 19, 2026 Read Now >

Financials Friday: Enova Abandons Federal Banking Charter; Warren Pitches Reviving Crypto Bill in a Democratic Congress; Senate Advances Trump’s CFPB Nominee; Corpay Agrees to $100 Million Deceptive Practices Fine; Zillow Loses Chicago Access in Private Listings Fight

Financials Friday is a weekly overview of financial news and analysis of the timing and priorities of key agencies including the Federal Reserve, OCC and FDIC. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Enova shelves attempt to gain federal banking charter. • Warren says a...

Sep 18, 2026 Read Now >

Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery: Republican AGs Would Seek to Intervene in States’ Lawsuit in Support of Paramount if Supreme Court Gambit Fails

Iowa will seek to intervene in the litigation against the Paramount Skydance (PSKY)/Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) merger if the Supreme Court declines in the coming weeks to let it pursue a complaint against Democratic state attorneys general trying to block the deal, a source close to the...

Sep 17, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: Former DOJ Official Alford Comes Out Against Cruz’s NCAA Reform Bill; Newsmax Seeks Concessions in Fox-Roku Tie-up; Tech Lobbyists Want Tariff Exemptions on Chinese Goods; China Spy Agency Views Foreign AI as a Threat; Upcoming Ruling in Collusion Case Could Clarify Bounds of Per Se Liability for Algorithmic Coordination

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email editorial@thecapitolforum.com. In this edition: • Congressional Outlook: Former top...

Sep 15, 2026 Read Now >

The European Antitrust Agenda: Commission Ignores Chinese Blocking Orders; Brussels Hosts Digital Rulebook Meeting on Browsers

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Commission ignores Chinese blocking orders • Officials are bringing browsers together to tackle a longtime digital rule...

Sep 15, 2026 Read Now >

Dutch Antitrust Authority Eyes Google’s Ad Transparency Under EU Digital Rules

The Dutch antitrust watchdog is scrutinizing Google’s online advertising transparency practices and seeking input from publishers—giving EU officials an assist in their enforcement of the bloc’s digital markets...

Sep 14, 2026 Read Now >

States to Move ‘Full Speed Ahead’ Toward Broader Google Adtech Trial After Remedies Decision in DOJ Case Released; AGs Could Put Divestitures Back on Table

The 17 state attorneys general who sued Google (GOOG) over the allegedly anticompetitive conduct of its online advertising technology businesses can soon press for a trial date now that a federal judge has decided a related DOJ case involving the tech...

Sep 11, 2026 Read Now >

European Regulators Press Meta, Google on Illegal Gambling Ads

Regulators from EU countries are pressing Google (GOOG) and Meta (META) to stop running advertisements for unlicensed gambling services on their platforms, arguing the Big Tech companies may be violating the bloc’s online platform...

Sep 10, 2026 Read Now >

The European Antitrust Agenda: Booking/Etraveli Ruling to Bring Blessing, ‘Flesh Wound’; Aramark Dispute Advances

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Long-awaited ruling on blocked Booking-Etraveli merger lands • Aramark pursues high-profile challenge in missed deadline...

Sep 08, 2026 Read Now >

Ligado Networks: Court Ruling Puts at Risk Company’s $39 Billion Lawsuit Against U.S. Government

A Federal Claims Court judge’s ruling this week will delay—and could even derail—Ligado Networks’ effort to seek $39 billion from the U.S. government for allegedly preventing the company from deploying spectrum for a cell-phone...

Sep 04, 2026 Read Now >

Google: Judge Voices Concern About Impact of AI Overviews on Publishers, But Penske, Chegg Still Face Standing Hurdles

As U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta decides whether to dismiss litigation targeting Google’s (GOOG) AI Overviews, the publisher plaintiffs may have reason for optimism after the judge expressed concern about the search giant’s AI-powered...

Sep 04, 2026 Read Now >

Live Nation, Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery Hearings Planned by House Judiciary Democrats If They Take Control After Midterms

House Judiciary Committee Democrats are planning hearings next year on DOJ clearing Paramount Skydance’s (PSKY) proposed $81 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and settling its Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) suit if their party takes control of the chamber, a source familiar...

Sep 03, 2026 Read Now >

The Trade Desk: Platform Offers Audience Segments Targeting Specific Health Conditions, Religious Beliefs, and Political Views

Advertising technology giant The Trade Desk (TTD) helps marketers target millions of consumers through audience data segments uploaded by third-party providers. A Capitol Forum investigation found that hundreds of these segments appear to denote potentially sensitive characteristics—...

Sep 03, 2026 Read Now >

German Antitrust Watchdog Head: Member States Should Be Allowed to Enforce EU Digital Markets Rules

The European Commission shouldn’t be the sole public enforcer of the EU’s digital markets rules, according to the long-sitting head of Germany’s competition watchdog Andreas Mundt, adding that giving member states enforcement powers could make it easier for national authorities to...

Sep 03, 2026 Read Now >

Tech/Media/Telecom Weekly: A Look at Potential Midterm Outcomes; Canada Could Target Energy and Critical Materials in Trade War; White House Looks to Shield Bulk-Power Equipment from Outside Interference; California Strips Private Right of Action from Privacy Act

The TMT Weekly is a forward-looking tipsheet that covers tech policy across The Capitol Forum’s U.S. policy coverage universe, from Congress to the courts. If you have any feedback, feel free to email editorial@thecapitolforum.com. In this edition: Congress Outlook: Some interesting...

Sep 01, 2026 Read Now >

The European Antitrust Agenda: Google Fines Mean the Fight Has Only Started, Rivals Say; Gloomier Outlook for Chemical Giants Seeking Damages

Welcome to The European Antitrust Agenda, our weekly overview of European tech and competition law developments. Key stories we’re following this week include: • Google critics fear EU will be slow to ramp up pressure after July penalties • Ethylene cartel judgments cast shadow over...

Sep 01, 2026 Read Now >

Ligado Networks: Laura Loomer Calls Out Pentagon Official Steve Feinberg Over Alleged Conflict of Interest

President Donald Trump confidante and online provocateur Laura Loomer contends there is self- dealing involved in the government’s settlement talks with Ligado Networks centered around Deputy Defense Secretary Steve...

Aug 28, 2026 Read Now >

Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery: Judge Prepares Parties for Open Court Proceedings; No Limit to Number of Witnesses

U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín today laid out her expectations for transparent court proceedings regarding the scheduled March trial on the lawsuits to block Paramount Skydance’s (PSKY) proposed $81 billion Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD)...

Aug 19, 2026 Read Now >

Settlement of Ligado Networks Suit Against U.S. Still Possible Despite Company Seeking Discovery

A settlement of Ligado Networks’ $39 billion suit against the U.S. government is still possible despite the company on Friday saying that it would seek discovery in the litigation, sources familiar with the matter...

Aug 17, 2026 Read Now >

Despite Strong U.S. Public Support for Banning Kids from Social Media, Big Tech is Fighting Back, Raising Issues About Age Verification and Privacy

As Australia, the UK, Canada and other countries move forward with social media bans or restrictions on users 16 and under, similar efforts in the U.S. are stalled, and Big Tech companies like Meta (META), X, Google (GOOG) and Snap (SNAP) have been lobbying against federal legislation by...

Aug 06, 2026 Read Now >

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