Lina Khan, FTC and Trump

As Trump takes over, FTC’s Lina Khan says Big Tech scrutiny will persist
The Democratic enforcer significantly expanded the agency’s remit; now the new GOP administration will decide how to follow through.
Departing FTC chairwoman Lina Khan warns against 'AI hype'
In her final days as chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, Lina Khan has warned of businesses making lofty promises on artificial intelligence that they may fail to deliver for consumers. “There's been a tremendous amount of AI hype that we see in terms of exaggerating what some of these tools can offer,
After Meta Announcement, Lina Khan Urges Trump Not To Cut ‘Sweetheart Deals’ With Big Tech
The outgoing chair of the Federal Trade Commission believes Meta and other companies are hoping that favors for the president-elect will grant them leniency.
FTC Chair Khan hopes Amazon, Facebook won't get ‘sweetheart deal' from Trump in antitrust cases
Lina Khan, who was tapped by President Joe Biden to lead the FTC, is set to be replaced by President-elect Donald Trump’s pick Andrew Ferguson.
Meta looking for ‘sweetheart deal’ with Trump: FTC chair
Chair Lina Khan suggested Tuesday that Meta and other companies facing antitrust lawsuits from the agency might be looking for “sweetheart deals” from the
FTC Chair Lina Khan hopes Trump admin won't strike 'sweetheart' deals with Amazon and Meta
Chair Lina Khan said Tuesday that she hopes her successor in the incoming Trump administration will not cut a “sweetheart” deal with Amazon (AMZN) and Facebook’s parent company Meta (META), as the agency continues its antitrust cases against the tech giants.
FTC’s Khan Urges Agency to ‘Stay Aggressive’ After She Goes
Only seven working days remain in the Biden administration, but US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan still hopes to ...
Khan Defends FTC Tenure, Does Not Address Post-Inauguration Plans
"It's humbling to realize what we've achieved in such a short time, and this extraordinarily level of impact from this small ...
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Lina Khan Expresses Concerns Over FTC Leadership Transition and Upcoming Tech Giant Trials
Lina Khan highlights Bezos, Zuckerberg donations to Trump, sparking concerns over softened antitrust enforcement.
Khan-Led FTC Makes Final Court Plea for Worker Noncompete Ban
The Federal Trade Commission pushed a US appeals court to overturn a ruling that prevented a near-total ban on worker ...
The Trump Administration Will Function as an Oligarchy of Billionaires and Tech Bros
KENA BETANCUR/ When Donald Trump takes office on January 20, alongside an administration stocked with billionaires and crypto ...
Recent FTC Cases Against Auto Dealers Suggest Regulators Are Keeping Foot on Accelerator
A record $20 million settlement with Leader Automotive is a jarring pothole in what appeared to be a smoother road ahead for ...
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FTC Files Opening Brief in Noncompete Rule Appeal
On Jan. 2, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) filed its opening brief with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Ryan LLC ...
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"Planet Fitness owners are punching air right now": Fans react hilariously to FTC announcing 'Click to Cancel' services for ongoing subscriptions
For anyone who's ever tried to cancel a Planet Fitness membership and ended up feeling like they were negotiating a hostage release, rejoice: change is here.