Lina Khan
Lina Khan: From FTC Chair to Key Advisor in Mamdani's NYC Transition Team
Nov 15, 2025 05:44 pm CST
Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan joins NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team as co-chair, bringing her expertise in antitrust enforcement and economic policy. Known for challenging Big Tech during her historic tenure as the youngest FTC Chair, Khan will now help shape New York City's affordability initiatives and economic direction as Mamdani prepares to take office in January 2026.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan Explores Expanding NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani's Executive Powers Through Underutilized Laws
Nov 15, 2025 02:17 pm CST
Former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, now co-chair of Zohran Mamdani's transition team, is investigating underutilized legal authorities to maximize the NYC mayor-elect's executive powers. Khan aims to help implement Mamdani's ambitious $10 billion affordability agenda, including free public transportation and universal childcare, despite potential opposition from Governor Hochul and regulatory challenges.
New York's First Muslim Mayor Zohran Mamdani Assembles All-Female Transition Team for Revolutionary Administration
Nov 07, 2025 01:17 am CST
New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has made history by appointing an all-female transition team as he prepares to become the city's first Muslim mayor, first of South Asian heritage, and youngest in over a century. The 34-year-old Democratic socialist has assembled a team of accomplished women, including former FTC chair Lina Khan, to implement his progressive agenda featuring rent freezes, free bus service, and universal childcare. Mamdani aims to create an administration that balances capability with compassion while addressing longstanding urban challenges with innovative solutions.
Mamdani Signals Willingness to Work with Trump Administration on Cost of Living Issues Facing New Yorkers
Nov 06, 2025 05:02 pm CST
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has expressed openness to collaborating with President Donald Trump on addressing inflation and cost of living challenges, despite their political differences. The Democratic socialist, who defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo, emphasized that merely identifying economic crises isn't enough—leaders must deliver solutions. Mamdani's transition team includes former Biden administration official Lina Khan and Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned from the Adams administration.