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Lawmakers and witnesses warn attempted firing of FTC commissioners threatens enforcement of online‑safety laws
Summary
Members and witnesses said President Trump’s recent attempt to remove two Democratic FTC commissioners could undermine the agency’s independence and hamper enforcement of privacy, competition, and children's online‑safety rules.
Lawmakers and witnesses at the Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing spent substantial time discussing an administration move—described repeatedly in the room as unlawful—to remove two sitting Democratic Federal Trade Commission commissioners, and they warned the action could weaken enforcement of consumer and child‑safety protections.
Why it matters: Witnesses called the FTC the primary federal enforcer for consumer privacy, competition, and online‑safety statutes. They said bipartisan commission structure and multi‑year staggered terms provide durable oversight…
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