Republican Senator Proposes Putting FTC Under DOJ To Regulate Big Tech

The transcript discusses a proposal by a Missouri Republican to bring the FTC under the DOJ's jurisdiction, aiming to enhance its regulatory power over big tech. The proposal includes creating civil penalties for first-time offenses and restructuring the FTC to be led by a single director. This change is expected to face criticism from Democrats, who have suggested creating a new federal agency for digital markets. The FTC chairman has previously supported a combined agency for antitrust enforcement, favoring an FTC-like structure over a DOJ one.

What criticism is expected from Democrats regarding the proposed changes to the FTC?

What alternative have some Democrats suggested for handling digital markets?