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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 - 5d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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 -
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 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 5d -
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 - 5d -
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. - 4d -
Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—but Be Careful How You Use Them
The FTC’s new Joint Labor Task Force is investigating noncompetes, no-poach agreements, and restrictive hiring contracts. Here’s how to stay compliant.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
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 -
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment scams in 2024, FTC says. Here's how to protect yourself
Americans lost $5.7 billion to investment fraud in 2024, up 24% from 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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 - 6d -
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. - 5d -
How to protect yourself as fraud losses hit $12.5 billion in 2024
A new FTC report reveals a sharp rise in fraud losses, with 2.6 million consumers reporting scams in 2024. With financial fraud surging, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger shares how to ...CBS News - Mar. 13