FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips said to be stepping down - report
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Federal Trade Commissioner Noah Phillips, one of two republicans at the antitrust agency, is scheduled to step down in the fall.
Phillips told FTC staff about his pending departure on Monday morning, Politico reported, citing a memo. Phillips told Politico he plans to resign in the fall.

Phillips's impending departure comes as the agency has been increasing scrutiny on big tech and deals in the space, especially under Democrat Chairwoman Lina Khan.
Late last month, the FTC filed suit to block Meta Platforms (META) from acquiring Within, the creator of virtual reality apps including subscription fitness app Supernatural. 

The FTC's decision to sue Meta Platforms (META) over its planned $400M acquisition of virtual-reality app maker Within came on a close 3-2 vote among commissioners. Bloomberg reported last month that Khan led the Democratic majority to make the decision despite a staff recommendation against bringing a case.