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Fired FTC Commissioner Criticized Conditions at Amazon Just Before Dismissal
Former Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya didn’t outright say his critical comments about working conditions at the e-commerce giant were why he was fired, but he hasn’t been shy to criticize ...Inc. - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
Fired FTC commissioners sue Trump
Two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members fired by President Trump sued him Thursday, setting up another major test of his administration’s expansionist view of presidential authority over ...The Hill - 7h -
Fired FTC commissioners sue Trump
Two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members fired by President Trump sued him Thursday, setting up another major test of his administration’s expansionist view of presidential authority over ...The Hill - 7h -
Fired FTC leaders sue Trump
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Fired FTC commissioners sue Trump Two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members fired by President Trump sued him Thursday, setting up another major ...The Hill - 1h -
Fired FTC leaders sue Trump
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Fired FTC commissioners sue Trump Two Federal Trade Commission (FTC) members fired by President Trump sued him Thursday, setting up another major ...The Hill - 1h -
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 - Mar. 18 -
Trump Just Fired 2 Members of the FTC. Here’s What That Could Mean for Small Businesses
The firings could have an impact on current cases and antitrust suits, such as those against Google, Amazon, and Meta.Inc. - Mar. 19 -
White House pledges to defend FTC firings in court
The White House on Wednesday vowed to defend President Trump's firings of two Democratic commissioners at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), stating the president has the legal authority to do so, ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
FTC commissioners ousted by Trump speak out after filing lawsuit to reverse firings
Federal Trade Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya speak out after filing a lawsuit over their firing by the Trump administration.ABC News - 1h -
FTC commissioners ousted by Trump speak out after filing lawsuit to reverse firings
Federal Trade Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya speak out after filing a lawsuit over their firing by the Trump administration.ABC News - 1h -
Fired FTC commissioners fear Trump will go easy on Big Tech donors
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya were fired after work Tuesday, they told NBC News in separate interviews.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Critical Fire Conditions Expected to Return to Texas and Oklahoma
Forecasters warn that more “very destructive” fires could spread uncontrollably.The New York Times - Mar. 17 -
Trump's FTC firings stir debate about agency independence
President Trump’s dismissal of two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is raising new questions about the future of the independent agency and what it could mean for the ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
FTC commissioner fired by Trump says her ouster should concern markets
Trump has worked to overhaul the government by pushing out federal officials and drastically downsizing agencies through the Elon Musk-led DOGE.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
There are new fears about Fed firings after FTC dismissals. What analysts are saying.
An action taken late on Tuesday is again raising the question of Trump’s authority to dismiss Fed officialsMarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
FTC Removes Posts Critical of Amazon, Microsoft, and AI Companies
Business-guidance content published during the Biden administration has been removed from the Federal Trade Commission website.Wired - Mar. 18 -
Top Democrats call for immediate reinstatement of terminated EEOC commissioners
Top Democrats are demanding President Trump immediately reinstate two commissioners who were fired from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just days after he took office. In a ...The Hill - 2d -
Senate Democrats call on Trump to reverse FTC firings
A group of Senate Democrats is calling on President Trump to reverse the firings of two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to allow the independent agency to "get back to the ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
FTC reverses course, says it has resources to pursue Amazon deceptive practices case
The FTC said it will meet the deadlines for its Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, hours after requesting a delay due to resource constraints.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Man in critical condition after horse racing accident at the Meadows
A man is in critical condition after a horse racing accident at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Soccer Canada dismisses agent criticism over Davies injury
Soccer Canada has dismissed allegations from Alphonso Davies' agent that they let the team captain play in a Nations League match despite not being fully fit. Davies' club Bayern Munich said on ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
FTC asks to delay Amazon Prime deceptive practices case, citing staffing shortfalls
The Federal Trade Commission asked a judge in Seattle to delay the start of its trial accusing Amazon of duping consumers into signing up for its Prime program, citing resource constraints.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Amazon AI scammers duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges
The Federal Trade Commission is going after an e-commerce company that allegedly took millions of dollars from consumers as part of a “passive income” scheme, which spun up Amazon storefronts on ...NBC News - Mar. 18 -
Putin Stops Far Short of Agreeing to a Cease-Fire, and Adds Tough Conditions
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said the Russian leader had no desire to end the war, proposing conditions that made a truce unattainable.The New York Times - Mar. 14 -
Iona fires coach Anderson after just two seasons
Iona has fired coach Tobin Anderson after just two seasons.ESPN - Mar. 17 -
The 23 Best Shows on Amazon Prime Right Now (March 2025)
The Wheel of Time, Reacher, and Fallout are just a few of the shows you should be watching on Amazon Prime Video this week.Wired - Mar. 15 -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - 6h -
Democrats Fired from F.T.C. Sue President Trump Over Dismissals
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, who were fired from the agency this month, accused President Trump in a lawsuit of executive overreach.The New York Times - 4h -
6 wounded, 4 critically, in shooting at Houston nightclub
Six people were shot, four of whom were in critical condition, after a shooting at a Houston after-hours nightclub early Sunday, police said.NBC News - 4d -
Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update
A snow conditions update at Sugarbush featured an employee’s thoughts on the Trump administration before a visit from JD Vance. The posts were deleted, but she kept her job.The New York Times - Mar. 11 -
Wildfire researchers replicate "firenado" and other fire conditions in Montana lab
Tucked beneath snow-capped mountains in Missoula, Montana, there's a laboratory unlike any other in the country, where scientists are starting fires to better understand how they burn and how to ...CBS News - Mar. 11 -
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AI scammers on Amazon duped investors out of millions with 'passive income' scheme, FTC alleges
The company promised better returns than the stock market, with a co-founder appearing in TikTok videos with wads of cash alongside an image of Warren Buffett.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
Did Maryland’s Derik Queen travel before his buzzer-beater? Rules expert says no.
Derik Queen received the ball at the top of the key with just under four seconds left in the game. He went to his left, taking a couple of long strides to create enough separation to fire up his ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton Fire
New data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
'We warned of power issues before Heathrow outage'
Business groups and a council say there were energy capacity problems before a fire near Heathrow.BBC News - 3d -
A Trump critic just won Greenland's election, but the White House may still benefit
A party that has criticized President Trump's threat to take over Greenland won an election there, but may have to govern with a pro-White House opponent.NBC News - Mar. 12