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Biden’s antitrust enforcers are fighting to protect consumers, businesses from monopoly powers

Biden’s antitrust enforcers are fighting to protect consumers, businesses from monopoly powers

by Cate Bikales | Oct 6, 2023 | Business, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON — She has been called a deal killer, an anti-capitalist and even a giant slayer. But as one of the Biden administration’s main antitrust enforcers, Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), said her main goal is to protect free and fair...
FTC to Congress: COVID-Related Fraud, Price Gouging “Skyrocketing”

FTC to Congress: COVID-Related Fraud, Price Gouging “Skyrocketing”

by Zachary Miller | Feb 1, 2022 | Business, Featured, Topics

WASHINGTON – Elderberries claiming to boost immune response. Empty storefronts posing as testing clinics. Contact tracing calls that are actually from identity fraudsters. Bootleg hand sanitizer from Mexico, fake KN95 masks from China and $60 rapid tests from...
Facebook whistleblower urges Congress to hold Big Tech accountable

Facebook whistleblower urges Congress to hold Big Tech accountable

by Ali McCadden | Dec 3, 2021 | Business

WASHINGTON — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress for the second time on Wednesday, warning lawmakers that getting caught up in partisan battles over legislation to hold digital platforms accountable for causing harm to users is just what...
FTC delays decision on probe into supply shortages squeezing small retailers

FTC delays decision on probe into supply shortages squeezing small retailers

by Jason Harward | Nov 23, 2021 | Politics

WASHINGTON — With a global supply chain embroiled in pandemic lags, the Federal Trade Commission Thursday tabled until next Wednesday its decision on whether to study how large retailers have contributed to the supply shortages, especially among small...

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