Trump Appoints Andrew Ferguson as FTC Chief

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed FTC Commissioner Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission, succeeding Lina Khan. Ferguson, who can assume the role immediately after Trump's inauguration, will oversee ongoing antitrust lawsuits and investigations, particularly in the tech industry. He will work alongside Gail Slater, Trump's pick for the Justice Department's antitrust division, and Mark Meador, nominated as the third Republican on the FTC. Ferguson's appointment follows a delay due to concerns over his ties to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and his stance on Big Tech.