The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has granted Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson the authority to comply with President Trump's executive orders aimed at ending Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government.

Chairman Ferguson announced a series of actions to eliminate DEI practices within the FTC. He indicated that some DEI-related directives might require Commission votes for termination, prompting a motion to delegate necessary authority to him. This motion was approved by a vote of 2-1-2, with Commissioners Rebecca K. Slaughter and Lina M. Khan abstaining from participation. Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya opposed the motion and issued a dissenting statement. Chairman Ferguson's statement was supported by Commissioner Holyoak, while Commissioner Slaughter released her own separate statement.

Chairman Ferguson is set to use this authority to align the FTC with President Trump's directives.

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