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Mayor-Elect Mamdani's Team Pushes Socialist Agenda Amid Criticism

11/15/2025

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New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team, led by Lina Khan, former FTC chair, is exploring expanding his unilateral powers for a socialist agenda.
Khan aims to identify dormant laws that could support initiatives such as regulating algorithmic pricing and junk fees.
Critics, including billionaire Dan Loeb, warn the approach could lead to centralized control.
Although Mamdani's plans require legislative approval, Khan's consumer-protection focus may help overcome lawmakers' skepticism.

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Story summary

New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team, led by Lina Khan, former FTC chair, is exploring expanding his unilateral powers for a socialist agenda.
Khan aims to identify dormant laws that could support initiatives such as regulating algorithmic pricing and junk fees.
Critics, including billionaire Dan Loeb, warn the approach could lead to centralized control.
Although Mamdani's plans require legislative approval, Khan's consumer-protection focus may help overcome lawmakers' skepticism.