US House Committee Investigates FTC Chair Lina Khan for Alleged Abuse of Power

The House Oversight Committee's Chairman James Comer has launched a probe into the management of the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by Chair Lina Khan, citing complaints of abuse of power. The FTC has been pushing for more aggressive investigations and law enforcement, which has angered companies and trade groups. The probe was initiated after former commissioner Christine Wilson accused Khan of abuse of power by voting to challenge Meta Platforms' acquisition of virtual reality content maker Within. The committee has asked for documents related to the probe, including discussions about the use of delay to prevent corporate mergers.