DOJ’s UnitedHealth Group-Amedisys Settlement Is a Win for Big Medicine and a Loss for Hospice Patients and Nurses
August 7, 2025 – In response to news that the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division has proposed a settlement allowing UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys to proceed, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Trump Hands Over Americans’ Retirements to Private Equity and Crypto Scams
August 7, 2025 – Following news that President Trump will sign an executive order today that will allow private equity, real estate, cryptocurrency and other alternative assets in 401(k)s — following an intense lobbying effort from industry interests — the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
It’s Time for Congress to Codify Biden-Era FTC’s Click-to-Cancel Rule
August 4, 2025 – Following the introduction of the “Click to Cancel Act” from Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Brad Sherman (CA-32), and Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-2) — the latest in a slew of recent bills introduced to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions — the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
Trade, Industrial Data Show Trump Failing on Trade Goals as U.S. Manufacturing Weakens, Trade Deficit Grows in First Half of 2025
August 1, 2025 – Candidate Donald Trump rode the working-class vote back into the White House with promises that tariffs would rebalance U.S. trade and rebuild American manufacturing. His presidential trade policy announcements since, including the April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs, reiterated his goal was boosting American manufacturing and reducing the U.S. trade deficit.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Epic Games’ Victory Over Google, Forces Monopolist to Lift App Store Restrictions
July 31, 2025 – Following a recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirming Epic Games’ victory over Google in its lawsuit challenging its monopoly power over its operation of the Google Play Store, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.