Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount's Ellison Offers to Submit Written Testimony as Answers Sought on Possible Donations and Lee Plans Second Hearing on Streaming Deal
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Kid Rock Says Trump Considering Executive Order to Cap Prices on Ticket Resales
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Last week, Kid Rock told me he's optimistic President Donald Trump will sign an executive order capping resale ticket prices. Kid Rock is close to Trump and was integral to an EO last year targeting ticket fees. Even Live Nation supports a resale ticket price cap. For @capitolforum.bsky.social

First for @capitolforum.bsky.social - Senator Mike Lee wrote to @netflix.com and @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social claiming their deal could be a "killer non-acqusition" - read more below

California AG Plans to Go Ahead with Live Nation Lawsuit Regardless of DOJ Action; Other States Consider Doing the Same
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Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery: Senator Lee Sets February 3 Hearing on Merger, Seeking CEOs as Witnesses
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New scoop in @capitolforum.bsky.social - the @commerce.senate.gov telecom subcommittee is planning an oversight hearing on Jan 27 for FirstNet Authority, the public safety broadband network. It needs to be reauthorized before it expires in 2027.

Congressional Appropriations Bill Directs FTC to Submit Reports Detailing Competition in Retail, Pharmacy, Grocery, and Fire Trucks
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Senate Judiciary Antitrust Panel Chairman Vows Hearing on Netflix/Warner Bros. Deal if Streaming Service Prevails in Bidding Process library.thecapitolforum.com/docs/93r59hv...

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Australian Regulator Girds for Fight Over Social Media Ban for Kids | TechPolicy.Press Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant will soon be tasked with enforcing the country's social media ban for kids, Rebecca Kern reports.

For @techpolicypress.bsky.social, @rebeccamkern.bsky.social interviewed and profiled regulator Julie Inman Grant as she prepares to enforce Australia's social media ban for kids: “If they want to continue operating in Australia, this is the law.” www.techpolicy.press/australian-r...

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D.C.'s 'protest restaurant' brings Palestinian food and culture to U Street Nesrin Abaza says Nabiha isn't just a source of home-cooked food, it's a safe gathering space for local Palestinians and activists.

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