Lobbyists for Rupert Murdoch’s media companies are appealing to House Republicans to support antitrust bills meant to restrain Big Tech companies, sources tell Axios.
The big picture: Murdoch’s media businesses have aggressively positioned themselves in opposition to the power of tech companies like Facebook and Google.
Between the lines: The antitrust bills, at least five of which are expected to be formally introduced soon, have been spearheaded by Democratic leadership on the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee. Continue reading.