GOP’s Phillips to Leave FTC, Boosting Khan’s Advantage (2)

Republican Federal Trade Commissioner Noah Phillips said he plans to step down this fall, which will hand an even bigger majority to progressive Chair Lina Khan to advance her agenda.

Phillips told the agency last week about his plan to leave, a move that may require him to recuse himself from some cases.

“This fall is the right time for me to step down,” he said, adding that his tenure at the FTC was the “honor of the lifetime.” He didn’t specify which month he plans to leave.

His departure will take the five-member commission down to four, with three ...