Schumer recommends top aide for FTC post: report

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) has recommended one of his aides for a slot on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Reuters reports.

Schumer suggested the White House nominate his chief counsel Rebecca Slaughter to fill a Democratic opening at the consumer protection agency, according to the report.

Last week, President Trump nominated four potential FTC commissioners, including three Republicans and one Democrat.

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The agency currently has just two members: Maureen Ohlhausen, the Republican acting chairwoman who was just nominated for a federal judgeship, and Democrat Terrell McSweeny, who has been serving beyond her term’s expiration date.

Trump’s current slate of nominees includes a Democrat who was also recommended by Schumer last year.

If they’re confirmed, they’ll be tasked with overseeing major mergers and enforcing privacy and consumer protection laws.