The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), during the Trump administration, has notably changed its position regarding noncompete agreements, moving to abandon previously established bans. This shift includes actions like the withdrawal of defense for a worker noncompete rule, which critics argue diminishes employee leverage. The FTC is seeking public input on the regulation of these agreements, while also reinforcing its stance through targeted enforcement actions, such as barring a major pet cremation company from enforcing noncompetes. The debate continues as the Democratic opposition to the influence of lobbyists over the Department of Justice grows, highlighting concerns about the implications of these changes for workers nationwide.