Under the Biden administration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division waged an aggressive campaign against mergers and business practices that, in reality, benefited consumers, workers, and competition. Often referred to as “neo-Brandeisian” antitrust, their approach was better described as bizarro antitrust—where blocking competition Read more…
The Biden administration’s Justice Department is pushing an extreme and punitive antitrust remedy against Google, demanding that the company sell off its Chrome browser and even license its search index data to competitors. The DOJ’s case assumes that Google’s success stems not from consumer choice but from default agreements—despite clear Read more…
The Biden administration’s Department of Justice is once again using antitrust law as a political weapon—this time targeting software maker RealPage in a misguided effort to explain away the nation’s housing crisis. But the real cause of skyrocketing rents isn’t an algorithm—it’s the government’s own policies. Regulations that drive up Read more…
Spirit Airlines has officially filed for bankruptcy, and the blame lies squarely on the Biden administration’s misguided antitrust policies. Jonathan Kanter’s Justice Department blocked Spirit’s merger with JetBlue, preventing a deal that could have strengthened competition and saved jobs. Now, Spirit is cutting flights, laying off employees, and struggling to Read more…
In a recent 60 Minutes interview, FTC Chair Lina Khan shared insights into her aggressive approach to antitrust policy. Appointed by President Biden, Khan champions a “neo-Brandeisian” framework that treats business size as inherently problematic—a stark departure from the consumer welfare standard that has guided antitrust policy for decades. Below Read more…
As the 2024 election approaches, advisors to former President Trump are reportedly preparing plans to overhaul federal agencies they see as “woke” bureaucracies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Lina Khan is a top target. Market Institute President Charles Sauer explains in Real Clear Markets that Khan’s push for politically Read more…
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan has continuously pushed policies that threaten free markets and American prosperity. One of her most troubling actions is using taxpayer dollars to assist the European Union in implementing its Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulatory scheme that targets U.S. tech companies like Amazon, Apple, Read more…
Current antitrust actions led by figures like FTC Chair Lina Khan and Senator JD Vance threaten not only the success of these companies but also the fundamental freedoms they enable. Khan’s aggressive stance against Big Tech, particularly her push to break up or heavily regulate tech giants, reflects a disturbing Read more…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Lina Khan and the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, led by Jonathan Kanter, are intensifying their focus on what they term “serial acquirers.” These are companies that grow by acquiring or merging with smaller businesses, often in the same industry. Khan and Kanter, as leading Read more…
In the world of e-commerce, few names resonate as strongly as Amazon. Starting from humble beginnings in a Seattle garage, Jeff Bezos transformed his online bookstore into the globe-spanning retail giant we know today. The secret behind Amazon’s success lies in its blend of competitive pricing, extensive product selection, and Read more…