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Trump Vice President Pick JD Vance Supports Big Tech Antitrust Crackdown
Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance has openly praised the work of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, a sign that the agency's broad approach to antitrust enforcement could enjoy some level of support from a second Trump administration.
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US FTC Readies Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon That Could Break Up E-Commerce Giant: Report
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is finalizing its long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in a move that could ultimately break up parts of the company, Politico reported on Tuesday. The complaint could focus on challenges to Amazon Prime, Amazon rules that the FTC says block lower prices on competing websites, and policies it believes ...
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US House Panel Critical of Twitter Privacy Investigation to Question FTC Chair at Hearing
US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is set to testify on July 13 before the House Judiciary Committee led by Republicans who have sharply criticized her leadership of the antitrust enforcement agency, the committee and commission confirmed on Friday.
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Elon Musk Accused of Undermining Twitter's Integrity, Safety by US Senators, Could Face FTC Probe
Elon Musk has been accused of undermining the safety and integrity of Twitter after taking over the platform, by seven Democratic senators. In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senators warned that Elon Musk was acting in disregard of users, and urged the regulator to investigate any breach of a consent decree that the FTC inked with Twitter in ...
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Meta Antitrust Lawsuit Should Be Allowed by Court to Proceed, US FTC Says
The US Federal Trade Commission said that a federal court should allow an antitrust lawsuit it filed against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, to go forward as the company has "interfered with the competitive process by targeting nascent threats through exclusionary conduct."
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Big Tech's Little Mergers Draw More US Antitrust Scrutiny
US Federal Trade Commission staff presented data on small acquisitions by five big technology companies, and the agency scrapped guidelines on vertical mergers which combine a company with a supplier — both steps indicating plans to be tougher on deals.
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Facebook, Apple, More Big Tech's Small Deals to Be Scrutinised at US FTC Meeting
The US Federal Trade Commission will hold its next open meeting on September 15 to hear staff findings on deals that Big Tech firms like Facebook and Apple make that are sometimes too small to spark antitrust scrutiny, the agency said.
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Facebook Accused of Buying and Burying Rivals by US FTC in Renewed Antitrust Fight
The US Federal Trade Commission refreshed its antitrust case against Facebook, adding more detail on the accusation the social media company crushed or bought rivals and once again asking a judge to force the social media giant to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
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Tesla May Face US FTC Probe Over Self-Driving Claims as Senators Urge
Two US senators pressed the Federal Trade Commission to probe Tesla, saying the company has misled consumers and endangered the public by marketing its driving automation systems as fully self-driving.
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Facebook Seeks US FTC Chair Lina Khan's Recusal in Antitrust Case
Facebook asked for the recusal of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan from the FTC's antitrust case against the company, a step that could imperil the agency's lawsuit against it.
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Facebook Under Fire as US Lawmakers Press for New Antitrust Complaint
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers expert in antitrust urged the Federal Trade Commission to press on with its lawsuit against Facebook, according to a statement from Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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Amazon Says US FTC Should Take New Chair Lina Khan Off Its Cases
Amazon filed a petition asking for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan to be recused on antitrust matters related to the online retail giant, according to documents filed with the agency.
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White House Order Said to Push Antitrust Enforcement Throughout US Economy
The White House is working on an antitrust executive order that aims to push government agencies to consider how their decisions will impact competition in an industry, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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US FTC Chief Lina Khan Names Top Staffers, Including Competition Chief
Tech critic and the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan has named three top staffers in a signal that the agency could become more aggressive in how it enforces antitrust law and laws against deceptive advertising.
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Big Tech, Internet to Face Huge Changes Under US Antitrust Proposal
The antitrust overhaul package unveiled in Congress targeting Big Tech, if enacted, could have far-reaching effects on how people use the Internet and on America's biggest and most successful companies.
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Trump Vice President Pick JD Vance Supports Big Tech Antitrust Crackdown
Trump's vice presidential pick J.D. Vance has openly praised the work of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, a sign that the agency's broad approach to antitrust enforcement could enjoy some level of support from a second Trump administration.
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US FTC Readies Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon That Could Break Up E-Commerce Giant: Report
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is finalizing its long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon in a move that could ultimately break up parts of the company, Politico reported on Tuesday. The complaint could focus on challenges to Amazon Prime, Amazon rules that the FTC says block lower prices on competing websites, and policies it believes ...
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US House Panel Critical of Twitter Privacy Investigation to Question FTC Chair at Hearing
US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan is set to testify on July 13 before the House Judiciary Committee led by Republicans who have sharply criticized her leadership of the antitrust enforcement agency, the committee and commission confirmed on Friday.
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Elon Musk Accused of Undermining Twitter's Integrity, Safety by US Senators, Could Face FTC Probe
Elon Musk has been accused of undermining the safety and integrity of Twitter after taking over the platform, by seven Democratic senators. In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the senators warned that Elon Musk was acting in disregard of users, and urged the regulator to investigate any breach of a consent decree that the FTC inked with Twitter in ...
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Meta Antitrust Lawsuit Should Be Allowed by Court to Proceed, US FTC Says
The US Federal Trade Commission said that a federal court should allow an antitrust lawsuit it filed against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, to go forward as the company has "interfered with the competitive process by targeting nascent threats through exclusionary conduct."
-
Big Tech's Little Mergers Draw More US Antitrust Scrutiny
US Federal Trade Commission staff presented data on small acquisitions by five big technology companies, and the agency scrapped guidelines on vertical mergers which combine a company with a supplier — both steps indicating plans to be tougher on deals.
-
Facebook, Apple, More Big Tech's Small Deals to Be Scrutinised at US FTC Meeting
The US Federal Trade Commission will hold its next open meeting on September 15 to hear staff findings on deals that Big Tech firms like Facebook and Apple make that are sometimes too small to spark antitrust scrutiny, the agency said.
-
Facebook Accused of Buying and Burying Rivals by US FTC in Renewed Antitrust Fight
The US Federal Trade Commission refreshed its antitrust case against Facebook, adding more detail on the accusation the social media company crushed or bought rivals and once again asking a judge to force the social media giant to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.
-
Tesla May Face US FTC Probe Over Self-Driving Claims as Senators Urge
Two US senators pressed the Federal Trade Commission to probe Tesla, saying the company has misled consumers and endangered the public by marketing its driving automation systems as fully self-driving.
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Facebook Seeks US FTC Chair Lina Khan's Recusal in Antitrust Case
Facebook asked for the recusal of Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan from the FTC's antitrust case against the company, a step that could imperil the agency's lawsuit against it.
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Facebook Under Fire as US Lawmakers Press for New Antitrust Complaint
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers expert in antitrust urged the Federal Trade Commission to press on with its lawsuit against Facebook, according to a statement from Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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Amazon Says US FTC Should Take New Chair Lina Khan Off Its Cases
Amazon filed a petition asking for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan to be recused on antitrust matters related to the online retail giant, according to documents filed with the agency.
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White House Order Said to Push Antitrust Enforcement Throughout US Economy
The White House is working on an antitrust executive order that aims to push government agencies to consider how their decisions will impact competition in an industry, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
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US FTC Chief Lina Khan Names Top Staffers, Including Competition Chief
Tech critic and the new chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan has named three top staffers in a signal that the agency could become more aggressive in how it enforces antitrust law and laws against deceptive advertising.
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Big Tech, Internet to Face Huge Changes Under US Antitrust Proposal
The antitrust overhaul package unveiled in Congress targeting Big Tech, if enacted, could have far-reaching effects on how people use the Internet and on America's biggest and most successful companies.
