FTC Mulls Facebook Lawsuit as Staffers Support Antitrust Case

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Federal Trade Commission staff members are recommending that the agency bring an antitrust case against Facebook, but commissioners haven’t yet reached a decision. The five-member FTC met privately via videoconference to discuss next steps, without taking action. The commission is facing political complexities, particularly with the Nov. 3 election looming. FTC Chairman Joseph Simons during his tenure has at times faced challenges in building coalitions among his Republican and Democratic colleagues.


FTC Mulls Facebook Lawsuit as Staffers Support Antitrust Case