Federal Trade Commission
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.
Deepfake Political Scams on Meta: $49 Million Spent on Fake Government Benefit Ads Targeting Seniors
Oct 02, 2025 01:03 pm CST
A watchdog report reveals scammers have spent $49 million on Meta platforms creating deepfake videos of politicians like Donald Trump to promote fraudulent government benefits. These sophisticated scams primarily target seniors with fake stimulus checks and healthcare payments, exploiting artificial intelligence advances and Meta's content moderation gaps despite the platform's special authorization process for political advertisers.