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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 - 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 - 20h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 23h -
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 - 8h -
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 -
Harvard researchers sue the Trump administration for removing their work from public website
Two Harvard researchers said in a lawsuit that the Trump administration removed their work from a public website because it referenced the LGBTQ community.NBC News - 6d -
Spotify removes an Andrew Tate podcast from its platform
Audio streaming platform Spotify said it has removed a podcast from influencer Andrew Tate for violating the company's policies.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Democrats ask Trump to remove Patel as acting ATF director
A group of Democrats are calling on President Trump to remove FBI Director Kash Patel as the acting director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Fourteen Democratic ...The Hill - 1d -
AFT sues Education Department over removal of IDR student loan applications
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest unions of educators in the country, sued the Department of Education Wednesday over the removal online of income-driven repayment (IDR) ...The Hill - 1d -
South Africa Will Not Remove Antarctic Team After a Reported Assault
A researcher at a South African base in Antarctica has been accused of physical assault and sexual harassment. South Africa said it had no immediate plans to remove the accused or any colleagues.The New York Times - 1d -
ESPN baseball expert blasts DOD over removal of Jackie Robinson article
The Pentagon is facing backlash after an article dedicated to baseball legend Jackie Robinson and his time in the Army was removed from the Department of Defense’s (DOD) website. ESPN baseball ...The Hill - 1d -
Jackie Robinson's story back on Defense Department site after being removed
Jackie Robinson's military story was put back on the Department of Defense website after being removed as part of the Trump Administration's push to clear out DEI from the federal government. NBC ...NBC News - 15h -
Muslims with tattoo regrets flock to a free removal service during Ramadan
A growing number of people in Indonesia’s capital have signed up for free tattoo removal services offered by an Islamic charity organization during Ramadan to give practicing Muslims an opportunity ...ABC News - 13h -
Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list
Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence. Colombia , whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war ...The Guardian - Mar. 10 -
Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here'
An Idaho teacher is in a standoff with her own school district after officials ordered her to remove classroom signs, including one that reads, “Everyone is welcome here.”NBC News - 5d -
Judge says Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil cannot be removed from U.S. as protesters call for his release
As hundreds of demonstrators rallied in New York City on Monday to demand the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a federal judge just steps away blocked the Palestinian activist and Columbia University ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Undocumented mom of U.S. citizen girl with brain cancer who was removed to Mexico pleads for family's return
The mother of a 10-year-old girl recovering from brain cancer who was removed to Mexico when her parents, who are undocumented were deported, is pleading for her family’s return to the U.S. for the ...NBC News - 6d -
Commentary: 'Looney Tunes' has been removed from Max. This is why it feels like an attack
Max has dropped the original Warner Bros. cartoons from its lineup, which our TV critic says leaves us with the pastiche and is similar to removing books from a library.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
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 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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
United Center removes the Bulls' championship banners after they were damaged during a concert
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert. According to a United Center statement, the banners ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
OpenAI urges Trump administration to remove guardrails for the industry
OpenAI on Thursday submitted its proposal for the U.S. government's coming "AI Action Plan," to be submitted to President Trump by July 2025.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Justice department removes disability guidelines for US businesses
Multiple pages scrubbed from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website due to a Trump order. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - 23h -
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 - 5d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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. - 22h -
Pressed by Republicans, D.C. Begins Removing Black Lives Matter Mural
The mural, which covers two city blocks, was painted in 2020. A jackhammer began chipping away at the bright yellow letters on Monday morning.The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Federal Judge Blocks Government From Removing Mahmoud Khalil From the U.S.
Immigration officers arrested a Columbia University graduate for helping lead campus protests against Israel’s treatment of Palestinians. President Trump said the case was “the first arrest of many ...The New York Times - Mar. 10 -
Judge blocks removal of Palestinian activist detained at Columbia University
ICE agents arrested Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil -- a leader in Columbia University's encampment movement -- on Saturday night, said his attorney, Amy Greer.ABC News - Mar. 10 -
RFK Jr. pressures Big Food to remove artificial dyes in meeting with CEOs
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told top food CEOs that he wants "the worst ingredients" out of food.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
EU to remove 4 Russian nationals from sanctions list
Decision follows Hungary’s threat to block restrictions on more than 2,000 individuals sanctioned over Ukraine warFinancial Times - 6d -
Pokemon TCG Pocket Devs Promises To Remove Trade Tokens
Although Pokemon TCG Pocket has been extremely successful since its debut last year, not everything in the game is popular with players. Case in point, the trade tokens introduced in late January ...GameSpot - 5d -
Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website
Page honoring Charles C Rogers for his Vietnam war service is now defunct with letters ‘DEI’ added to website address. The US defense department webpage celebrating an army general who served in ...The Guardian - 3d