Feb 25, 2026
In this conference call, Seth Bloom, President and Founder of Bloom Strategic Counsel, joined The Capitol Forum for a discussion on the antitrust implications of Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. and the broader enforcement trends shaping merger review and competition policy in 2026. The conversation examined the regulatory outlook for the transaction, how scrutiny from the DOJ, FTC, and Congress is influencing major media and technology mergers, the evolving role of Congress in antitrust enforcement, signals from recent enforcement actions under current leadership, and key trends expected to shape the antitrust landscape.