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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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Fired by Trump, FTC commissioners file suit and speak out
Federal Trade Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya speak out after filing a lawsuit over their firing by the Trump administration.ABC News - 1d -
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 -
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 - 1d -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Preserve bipartisan independent agencies to serve all Americans
President Trump's decision to fire the two Democratic commissioners at the FTC without cause has raised concerns about the potential for political control of independent agencies, which have served ...The Hill - 16h -
Preserve bipartisan independent agencies to serve all Americans
President Trump's decision to fire the two Democratic commissioners at the FTC without cause has raised concerns about the potential for political control of independent agencies, which have served ...The Hill - 16h -
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 -
Senate panel OKs Makary's nomination as FDA commissioner
The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted Thursday to advance Marty Makary's nomination as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He will likely be ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Commissioners approve Lee County Athletic Park fees
The Lee County commissioners approved a fee schedule for field rentals at the Lee County Athletic Park, which is scheduled to open in late August. “It does seem like we might be going in a hole,” ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
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 -
Former SSA commissioner expects 10,000 workers to accept buyout
Roughly 10,000 workers could leave the agency as DOGE seeks to cull the federal workforce, ex-commissioner Martin O'Malley says.CBS News - Mar. 13 -
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 -
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 - 3d -
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league and the Players' Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Commissioner Gary Bettman says the NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday the league and the Players’ Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
NHL Commissioner Won't Speculate On Putin And Trump's Discussion About A USA-Russia Competition
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters on Wednesday that the league was caught off guard about the conversation that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump previously had regarding a hockey ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
CA Insurance Commissioner to require more FAIR Plan transparency following CBS News California Investigation
Should it be legal that the public is on the hook for the FAIR Plan's debt, but we don't have access to the FAIR Plan financials? California's Insurance Commissioner says, "No." Now he's committing ...CBS News - Mar. 19 -
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver Admits All-Star Format Is Hot Garbage — There’s Only One Way To Fix This Mess
An international tournament … it’s the only way. Adam Silver, the commissioner of the NBA, is having a hard time getting people interested in his league, especially when it comes to All-Star ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 -
Big 12 Commissioner Yormark offers statement on West Virginia snub
Brett Yormark is the latest that has offered up a statement on West Virginia being snubbed for the NCAA Tournament.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
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 -
Adam Silver discusses NBA's plans to form European league with FIBA: 'Now is the time'
The commissioner spoke following the Board of Governors meeting on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Rays owner reportedly being ‘pressured’ to sell team by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, other team owners
A sale is not imminent, but there are apparently several people in the league trying to convince Stu Sternberg to sell the Rays.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
PGA Tour willing to 'integrate' aspects of LIV Golf without compromising 'exceptional' game, commissioner says
A deal between PGA Tour Enterprises and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund appears closer than ever, though specifics remain outstandingCBS Sports - Mar. 11 -
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 - Mar. 18 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred pushes Rays owner Stu Sternberg to reveal plans for team's future
The Rays will play their 2025 home games at a spring training park and their longterm future in Tampa is uncertainCBS Sports - 17h
