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Republicans accuse FTC Chair Lina Khan of overstepping in civil rights case: 'Waste of taxpayer resources'
October 10, 2024 | 3:50pmTwo House GOP committee chairs are taking aim at🍸 Federal Trade Chairperson Lina Khan, accusing her of going beyond the scope of her powers and wasting taxpayer d💯ollars.
Political consultant fined $6M for using AI to fake Biden's voice in robocalls to voters
September 26, 2024 | 1:56pmIn January, Kramer told media outlets he paid $500 to have the calls sent to voters to raise attention to theꦏ danger of artificial intelligence in campaigns.
K🦄roger-Albertsons $25B merger hurts shopper⛄s, FTC says as trial kicks off
August 26, 2024 | 3:12pme asking the judge to let the deal proceed, saying the tie-up is necessary 💖to compete with multinational corporations like Walmart.
Judge strikes down Biden admin ban on noncompete agreements: 'Arbitrary and capricious'
August 20, 2024 | 7:20pmThe judge, a Trump appointee, said that even if the FTC had the power to adopt th🐼e rule, the agency had not justified banning virtually all noncompete agreements. 🐎
Kamala Harris would fire FTC chief Lina Khan if she wins White House, CNBC's Jim Cramer says
July 22, 2024 | 1:39pmCramer also predicted that H🃏arris would also dismiss Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general with the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division.
FTC to sue drug middlemen CVS, UnitedHealth over insulin prices: repo🃏rt
July 10, 2024 | 5:01pm𝔍 The agency plans to file 🥀lawsuits targeting the business practices related to rebates brokered with drug manufacturers, the Journal reported.
Trevor Noah's ties to Microsoft under scrutiny after his glowing endorsements
July 9, 2024 | 1:40pmNoah has gushed over Microsof𝓰t products like the Surface Pro X, calling it “essential” in one interview.
FTC unanimou𝄹sly votes to block $4B Tempur Sealy, Mattress Firm merger ꦫ
July 2, 2024 | 5:35pmThe commission said the acquisition could hike prices for consumers, take out co♕mpet꧋itors and cut jobs at rival mattress companies.
ꩵ ♓ TikTok could face lawsuit by DOJ over potential child privacy violations
June 18, 2024 | 7:03pm"The investigation uncovered reason to believe named defendants 💫are violating or are about to violate the law and that a proceeding is in the public interest," the FTC said in... 💞
Feds sue Ph🌠otoshop owner Adobe over subscription plans, hefty termination fees
June 17, 2024 | 12:11pm♊ The government said Adobe failed to adequately disclose hefty early termination fees, sometimes reaching hundreds of dollars, when customers sign up for "annual, paid monthly" subscription plans.
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements despite business groups' vow to sue
April 23, 2024 | 4:01pmAccording to the FTC, 30 million people — roughly one in five workers — a✱re now subject to such restrictions.
FTC sues to block $8.5B merger that would unite luxury brands Coach and Mic𝔍hael Kors
April 22, 2024 | 6:21pmTape🍌stry had offered to buy Capri in August, hoping to create a US fashion behemoth that could effectively battle bi💛gger European rivals such as Louis Vuitton parent LVMH.
H&R Block sues FTC over probe into 'deceptive' tax ads promising free filings
March 21, 2024 | 2:23pm💖 H&R Block declined to comment on the lawsuit but said it "offers fair and tr♛ansparent pricing."
💯 The theory as to why Paramount ‘laid off’ journalist Catherine Herridge – a known thorn of Biden administration
February 24, 2024 | 4:44pmCatherine Herridge, one of 800 people who w🧔as laid off from Paramount Global, specifically at CBS News, could have been fired due to her connection with the Biden's as new...
H&R Block used deceptive ads, pressured ꧒users into overpaying, deleted tax data: FTC 🔜
February 23, 2024 | 5:42pmThe FTC also alleged💝 the company deleted consumers’ tax data and required them to contact customer service when downgrading to more affordable products.
Biden’s bad open border policy, vote-buyi🥀ng b♎onanza and other commentary
February 23, 2024 | 4:32pmToday’s “surge of illegal immigration is the direct and predictable result of changes in regu🎶lation and administrative practice by the Biden administration,” says Washington Examiner’s Michael Barone.
FTC chair reacts to NY Mag financial columnist who lost $50K in 'vishing' hoax
February 16, 2024 | 4:37pmKhan posted th𝄹e note on X just hours after Charlotte Cowles published her story on The Cut about getting duped into handing over $50,000 in cash.
FTC launches probe in🦩to AI investments, deals by tech giants
January 25, 2024 | 1:21pmThe FTC said is requiring OpenAI, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Anthropic to provide information on investments and partnerships🥃 involving gener🃏ative AI companies.
Taylor Swift fans 'scammed' by pop star's merchandise store, blame Universal Music Group
January 24, 2024 | 12:50pmThe Post spoke with multiple customers who claim they waited months for goods from the site -- which promises many items "ship in 1 week" -- with little 🔴to no.𒊎..
Trump's Iowa victory may derail Melissa Holyoak's FTC bid
January 18, 2024 | 4:11pmMelissa Holyoak’s already troubled bid for a seat at the FTC may get even more complicated following Donald Trump’s big wไin in Iowa, sources ൲told On The Money.