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Trump moves to fire Democratic FTC commissioners

The move, which critics say is unconstitutional, also potentially threatens numerous agency investigations and enforcement around privacy and cybersecurity.

Mar 18, 2025 By Derek B. Johnson

Lina Khan, then-nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), arrives to testify during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 21, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / POOL / AFP)

Momentum builds to strengthen FTC’s role as privacy enforcer, though hurdles remain

The agency is poised for a reboot.

Sep 20, 2021 By Tonya Riley

Lina Khan, nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, April 21, 2021. (Photo by SAUL LOEB/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

FTC threatens fines for health apps that fail to report compromised data

The consumer protection agency clarified a 2009 rule meant to help Americans understand when their data is shared improperly.

Sep 16, 2021 By Jeff Stone