The Republican-led Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a $13.5 billion merger between Omnicom and Interpublic Group, imposing a condition barring the merged entity from steering ad dollars based on political viewpoints. This addresses concerns raised by Republicans and Elon Musk regarding boycotts of X (formerly Twitter). The FTC aims to prevent anti-competitive behavior, though it claims the order won't infringe on First Amendment rights. The merger is expected to close in late 2025.

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