Wall Street Donors Beg Kamala Harris to Fire FTC Trust-Buster Lina Khan
Wall Street donors who fund Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign are begging her to fire Lina Khan, the nation's top trust buster at the Federal Trade Commission, after the donors complained that Khan is slowing down corporate mergers that would benefit them. According to a Bloomberg report, “major donors” to Harris' campaign have already […]
FTC Vs. Kroger-Albertsons Merger Case Heading To Trial
The Albertsons logo is displayed at an Albertsons supermarket in Los Angeles, California on August 26, 2024. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril ElfiMonday, August 26, 2024 5:19 p.m. A trial has begun at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as the agency continues its efforts to block the merger between Kroger and Albertsons, […]
Kroger-Albertsons $25B merger hurts shoppers, FTC says as trial kicks off
The Federal Trade Commission began a trial Monday to block the $25 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons, telling a federal judge in Portland, Oregon, that the deal would eliminate competition between major grocery store chains and hit consumers’ wallets. The FTC and several states filed suit in February to block the deal, arguing the […]
Federal judge blocks FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge ruled Tuesday Blocked a nationwide ban The ban on non-competition agreements will come into effect in September. In April, the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban most non-compete agreements that prevent tens of millions of employees from quitting their jobs to work for or start a competing business. Dallas-based tax firm Ryan […]
New FTC decision could ‘inject’ DEI into business practices nationwide, GOP commissioner says
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new ruling, with one Republican commissioner warning that it could incentivize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at companies that offer goods and services at different prices nationwide. The FTC on Thursday settled a lawsuit alleging that an Arizona car dealership advertised misleading prices to lure consumers […]
FTC Cracks Down on Fake, AI-Generated Online Reviews
The FTC has taken a major step in fighting fake reviews and deceptive marketing practices, announcing new rules targeting fake online reviews designed to trick consumers. TechCrunch Reports By a unanimous vote of 5-0, the FTC finalized rules aimed at addressing various types of fake reviews and prohibiting marketers from engaging in deceptive practices. The […]
FTC bans fake online reviews, testimonials
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Wednesday announced final rules to ban fake online reviews and testimonials and allow for civil penalties against violators. The rules aim to curb the amount of reviews generated by artificial intelligence or written by people who misrepresent their experiences with products or services in exchange for compensation, and also […]
JD Vance Defends FTC Trust-Buster Lina Khan Against Kamala Harris’s Billionaire Donors
Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), former President Donald Trump’s running mate, is defending Federal Trade Commission (FTC) chair Lina Khan, America’s biggest trust buster, against Vice President Kamala Harris’ billionaire donors who are calling for her removal from her position. Several billionaire supporters of Harris have publicly called on her to remove Khan from his position […]
The FTC cares more about rulemaking than the American people
Recent”Antitrust SummitFederal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan painted a grim picture of the American economy. She warned that, among other things, people’s economic freedoms are being eroded. The next obvious question is, “By whom, Ms. Khan?” Khan’s comments highlight legitimate concerns about bad actors lurking throughout the economy. But the academic legal theories she aggressively […]
FTC to probe stubbornly high grocery prices
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan said on Thursday that the FTC will investigate high grocery prices in the US because supermarket chains are making “enormous profits.” Clan Leader Jointly noted In a public meeting between the FTC and the Department of Justice (DOJ), it was reported that grocery prices “have skyrocketed during the […]