FTC, Microsoft and Donald Trump

Trump’s FTC Moves Ahead With Broad Microsoft Antitrust Probe
The US Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a sprawling antitrust probe of Microsoft Corp. that was opened in the waning days of the Biden Administration, signaling that Donald Trump’s new FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is going to prioritize scrutiny of tech giants.
Trump's FTC advances broad antitrust probe of Microsoft, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with an antitrust probe of Microsoft that was opened in the waning days of the Biden administration, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
Opinion
How Trump’s FTC Chairman Is Bringing a MAGA Approach to Antitrust Enforcement
Andrew Ferguson says he plans to undo his progressive predecessor Lina Khan’s agenda, but the two share views on issues such as Big Tech.
Trump’s FTC pushes forward on Microsoft antitrust probe.
FTC staffers have continued to work on the investigation in recent weeks according to Bloomberg, a sign that Trump-appointed FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson is going to prioritize scrutiny of tech giants.
Trump’s FTC won’t drop broad antitrust probe of Microsoft: report
The Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a broad antitrust probe of Microsoft that was opened in the waning days of the Biden administration, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.
Opinion
Opinion: Trump’s new FTC chair is MAGA in name only
The new FTC Chairman, Andrew Ferguson, has expressed support for President Trump's request to share FTC decisions with the White House in advance, and has also stated that he intends to continue prosecuting cases against Big Tech.
Is Microsoft in Hot Water With The FTC Over AI Operations Antitrust Issues?
FTC launches an extensive antitrust probe into Microsoft’s AI operations, scrutinizing data practices and training costs. The investigation spans nearly a decade, signaling increased regulatory scrutiny in the AI sector.
Trump's FTC moves ahead with broad antitrust probe of Microsoft, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is moving ahead with a broad antitrust probe of Microsoft Corp that was opened in the waning days of the Biden Administration, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday citing people familiar with the matter.
FTC Claims That It Can’t Take on Amazon Case Due to DOGE Cuts, Then Changes Its Mind
The trial case in question involves Amazon’s alleged manipulative practices in signing users up for subscriptions. At a ...
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Scoop: Trump FTC tells CEOs when agency will "get the hell out of the way" on M&A
President Trump's new FTC chair Andrew Ferguson told a group of big business CEOs on Tuesday that he wouldn't let proposed ...
Trump isn't backing down from Big Tech fights — but is willing to bend on AI
President Trump's antitrust enforcers are not backing down from legal fights with Big Tech, even as the administration ...
Mark Zuckerberg likely to be questioned for 7 hours in the case filed during Donald Trump's first Presidency term, company says: 'We are confident that ...'
Facebook-parent Meta anticipates FTC scrutiny with top executives, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg, set to testify in an ...
FTC to grill Mark Zuckerberg at antitrust trial as it seeks Instagram breakup amid Big Tech crackdown
The feds want to grill Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg next month during the antitrust trial seeking to unwind its Instagram ...
Trump FTC Seeks Pause in Court Fights on Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission wants to pause lawsuits challenging a rule banning worker noncompete agreements as it reviews ...
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FTC Launches Joint Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute Non-Compete Agreements, as FTC Chairman declares the GOP a “Workers’ Party”
As Republicans regain control of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) under the Trump-Vance Administration, employers that ...
FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime case due to ‘severe resource shortfalls’ after Trump cost-cutting measures
The Federal Trade Commission asked a federal court in Seattle on Wednesday to delay a September trial in its case alleging ...