Governor Kathy Hochul
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 Challenges X's Lawsuit Against Social Media Hate Speech Disclosure Law
Nov 04, 2025 07:55 am CST
New York has requested a dismissal of Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) lawsuit challenging the state's Stop Hiding Hate Act, which requires social media companies to disclose their content moderation policies regarding hate speech and extremism. Attorney General Letitia James argues the law protects consumers while X claims it unconstitutionally forces disclosure of "sensitive and controversial speech."