Omnicom (OMC) and Interpublic's (IPG) proposed merger may face restrictions from the Federal Trade Commission, including a proposed consent decree that would prevent the combined company from boycotting platforms because of political content, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing two people briefed on the matter.

The potential restrictions being discussed as part of the FTC's merger review are part of the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate political bias against conservative voices and causes, according to the report.

The terms of the deal review have not been finalized and could still change, the sources reportedly said.

The FTC, Omnicom and Interpublic did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' requests for comment.

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