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FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson Halts Public Comments, Ignites Controversy

1/25/2025

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Andrew Ferguson, the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission appointed by President Trump, has put a stop to public comments on corporate surveillance and other pressing issues championed by his predecessor, Lina Khan. This move has sparked concern among Democratic commissioners, who are frustrated by his shift in focus towards dismantling diversity initiatives rather than tackling urgent consumer issues like soaring grocery prices.

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Andrew Ferguson, the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission appointed by President Trump, has put a stop to public comments on corporate surveillance and other pressing issues championed by his predecessor, Lina Khan. This move has sparked concern among Democratic commissioners, who are frustrated by his shift in focus towards dismantling diversity initiatives rather than tackling urgent consumer issues like soaring grocery prices.