What’s at Stake in Trump’s Purge at the F.T.C
The president’s firing of the two Democratic commissioners at the regulator not only a challenge to the legal status quo, but also raises uncertainty for businesses.
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Trump fires FTC’s only two Democrats: ‘The President just illegally fired me’
Fired members of Federal Trade Commission confirmed to be Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter. Donald Trump has fired the two Democratic commissioners on the US Federal Trade Commission ...The Guardian - 18h -
FTC commissioner says he was ‘illegally fired’ by Trump
A commissioner with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said he was “illegally fired” by President Trump. In a statement posted to social platform X, Alvaro Bedoya said he was wrongfully terminated ...The Hill - 19h -
Trump fires both Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission
Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter said they were illegally terminated by President Donald Trump. They plan to sue to reverse their firings.NBC News - 19h -
Appeals panel appears skeptical of Trump administration’s independent agency firings
A federal appeals court panel raised skepticism Tuesday that President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders complied with Supreme Court precedent. Trump’s terminations of two ...The Hill - 1d -
Two Democrats on US antitrust panel say they were ‘illegally fired’ by Trump
The administration has pledged to take greater control of federal regulators in a test of presidential powersFinancial Times - 17h -
Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight
President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Jamie Dimon on Trump tariff policy: 'Uncertainty is not a good thing'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon acknowledged President Trump’s tariff policy is causing uncertainty for businesses, which is “not a good thing.” “I don’t think the average American consumer who ...The Hill - 6d -
Distrust dogs Democrats as they prepare for battles with Trump
The aftermath of last week’s bitter spending fight has forced Democrats to wonder whether trust levels between the two chambers can be rebuilt ahead of high-stakes battles with President Trump in ...The Hill - 7h -
In Trump’s Shadow, Greenland Votes for a New Government
President Trump has expressed a desire to “get” Greenland, but the victorious party is in no rush to change the status quo.The New York Times - Mar. 12
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