Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan is set to testify before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

Khan, a name now synonymous with a contempt for constitutional norms, has refused to turn over documents to Congress . This act echoes that of FBI Director Christopher Wray and places Khan under the shadow of potential contempt of Congress charges. These actions are not merely political jousting but have significant implications for all Americans.

The FTC is one of the most powerful agencies in the country, holding the authority to govern every single business in the nation. A once widely respected, bipartisan commission, it is now run by Democrats after Khan’s corruption drove all Republican commissioners to leave. But the consequences of Khan’s actions extend far beyond mere congressional subpoenas, political feuds, or interagency bureaucracy — they’re affecting the daily lives of consumers and businesses.

Put simply, Khan’s policies hurt our pocketbooks. Before her tenure at the FTC, she became famous for writing a paper where she complained that Amazon’s prices were too low. This anti-consumer approach seems to have carried over to her tenure at the FTC. The agency, once consumer-centric, now prioritizes "fair competition" — a term that appears to be a guise for implementing policies irrespective of consumer impact. These changes don't come without costs. Under Khan, the FTC has taken an adversarial stance against businesses, working to block key mergers such as Illumina-Grail and Meta-Within, even against the advice of FTC's own staff. Such actions hinder consumers grappling with inflation and may even restrict access to crucial medical treatments.

Moreover, Khan's policy shifts have led to increased fraud-related costs for people. Since Khan took over, people suffered a huge surge in fraud, with consumer financial losses to imposter scams skyrocketing 300 % since she took the helm. This led to a $8.8  billion hole burnt in pockets in 2022 alone.

But it's not just consumers and business interests that have suffered. Khan has shown an alarming disregard for accountability and the rule of law. From suppressing internal dissent through gag orders on FTC staff to allowing " zombie votes " from departed commissioners and alleged illegal collaborations with foreign governments, these actions have all undermined the FTC's credibility. Whistleblower reports also show that Khan runs a covert "fellowship program," recruiting progressive policy writers without following federal hiring norms or disclosure requirements.

Unsurprisingly, the FTC's once-high-morale has nosedived , with the agency's ranking on the "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" list falling from 2nd to 22nd. This decline can be traced back to Khan's leadership style and her apparent disregard for the FTC's founding mission. This situation warrants serious concern and cannot be allowed to continue. Khan's apparent disdain for transparency, coupled with allegations of abuse, has pushed the FTC into precarious territory.

Fortunately, the House of Representatives is no longer accepting this behavior. Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is leading a charge for increased scrutiny and accountability, including into Khan’s misdeeds, signaling an end to the reign of rogue bureaucrats in federal agencies. And Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has opened an investigation into Khan’s shenanigans.

The days of unchecked power at the FTC are numbered. Hopefully, through the House’s investigation, the power of the purse, and contempt orders, accountability can be restored in the interest of the nation.

Carl Szabo is Vice President and General Counsel for NetChoice, and a professor of internet law at George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School.