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The Summer Travel Scam Retirees Should Watch Before Booking a Last-Minute Trip

According to the AARP Fraud Resource Center, the FTC received more than 64,000 reports involving travel, vacation, and timeshare fraud in 2025, and AI-generated fake...

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Trump Administration Ramps Up Pressure on Oil Industry As Federal Agencies Push States to Investigate Elevated Gas Prices

On Friday, the Donald Trump administration intensified its scrutiny of the petroleum industry by urging state officials to investigate whether oil companies or fuel retailers are unlawfully keeping gasoline prices elevated despite falling crude oil costs.

Benzinga

Weekly Brew: July 3, 2026

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Watson v. Republican National Committee that federal law does not preempt a Mississippi law allowing absentee ballots to be received up to five days after the election.

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No One Can Control the Future

Certainly not Bernie Sanders on AI.

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U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioner

Welcome to the Thursday, July 2, 2026, Brew.

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'Amazon put identity theft victims through a Kafkaesque ordeal': FTC issues $2.5 million fine over denying requests

The Federal Trade Commission accused Amazon of making it difficult for identity theft victims to actually get records of fraudulent transactions.

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U.S. Supreme Court rules 6-3 for presidential removal of independent agency commissioners

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in the case of Trump v. Slaughter that the president may remove a leader of a multi-person independent agency for reasons other than those enumerated in statute. The Court upheld President Donald Trump's (R) 2025 dismissal of Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…

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Car Salesman Agrees To Price Over The Phone For Mercedes GLE. Then The Customer Tries To Negotiate In Person: 'Turned The Tables'

"OK bud I see you."

Motor1

Here Are Some Ways SCOTUS Can Constrain Federal Agencies That Are Now Subject to Trump's Untrammeled Control

The Supreme Court has "no shortage of tools" to enforce the separation of powers, Justice Neil Gorsuch notes. "The only real question is whether we will use them."

Reason

Amazon Could Be About to Reap the Rewards of a Software Spending Boom

A Jefferies survey of 40 IT executives found 95% plan to increase cloud budgets in 2026, with AWS named a key beneficiary, countering bearish sentiment around Amazon's CapEx spending.

MarketBeat

Gorsuch Warns About Executive Overreach While Expanding Trump's Power

The Supreme Court extended presidential control over federal agencies. What could go wrong?

Reason

The supreme court has again undermined the power of Congress

The Trump v Slaughter decision allows the president further influence over agencies Congress itself created

The Guardian - US

Outcry over supreme court decision to grant Trump power to fire agency chiefs

Legal and labor experts say Trump v Slaughter decision upends settled constitutional law in favor of ‘loyalty test’

The Guardian - US

Can the President Fire Anyone He Wants? Yes, Unless the Target Is Part of the Federal Reserve.

In a pair of decisions on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have full authority to fire heads of executive branch agencies—but that the Fed is different.

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Supreme Court stops Trump firing of Fed board member

The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook on Monday, even as the justices expanded presidential power to remove members of the Federal Trade Commission and other independent agencies. The two decisions written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr —…

The Guardian - US

US renters call for action to combat surge of ‘take it or leave it’ apartment fees

Tenants push for tougher rules against unfair add-on charges. Industry players argue against policies that they say could limit the ‘effective use of fees’

Reason

Polymarket's Alleged Fake Trades Don't Justify a Crackdown on Prediction Markets

A Wall Street Journal investigation uncovered $1.9 million in fake bets to market the platform. Punishing the prediction market industry isn't the answer.

MarketBeat

Amazon’s Pullback Deepens as a New FTC Risk Hits the Stock

Amazon's FTC troubles are a near-term headwind and the timing is far from ideal, but the long-term bull case hasn't changed.

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Polymarket allegedly faked trades. Chances are slim Trump admin investigates, says sports-betting attorney

A recent Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market allegedly hired influencers to stage fake trades as part of its marketing campaign to attract U.S. users.

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FTC Says Government-Imposter Scams Up 40% and Cost Victims $3.5 Billion — Spot the Red Flags Before You Pay

Have you ever received a text or unexpected message from a government agency (like the IRS)? Well, join the club. A growing number of Americans...

Clever Dude

7 Fake “Local” Home Repair Listings Homeowners Should Check Before Booking a Technician

Home repairs rarely happen at a convenient time. A leaking pipe, broken garage door, faulty air conditioner, or electrical issue can send homeowners rushing online in search of help. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and some have become surprisingly sophisticated at making fake businesses appear local and trustworthy.

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6 Hotel Fee Lines to Check Before Booking a Summer Trip

Summer travel season brings sunshine, road trips, beach escapes, and one very unwelcome travel companion: surprise hotel fees. A room that looks like a bargain on a booking site can suddenly cost much more once extra charges appear during checkout. Those last-minute additions often turn a carefully planned vacation budget…

Clever Dude

8 Used Car Warranty Questions to Ask Before Paying for Repairs

Used car repairs can turn into expensive surprises fast, especially when warranty coverage feels unclear or confusing. Many drivers assume a warranty automatically covers every issue, but that assumption often leads to unexpected bills at the repair shop. The Federal Trade Commission warns that warranties and service contracts come with…

Clever Dude

9 Red Flags in Fake CAPTCHA Scams That Can Fool Careful Internet Users

A simple “I’m not a robot” check used to feel like one of the safest parts of browsing the internet. Now, scammers have found a way to turn that familiar security step into a dangerous trap. According to a recent alert from the FTC, criminals increasingly use fake CAPTCHA screens…

TechRadar

Experts warns AI toy apps for kids are tracking users and collecting personal data

In a recent study by Cybernews, applications tied to 10 different toys each requested permissions and privileges categorized as 'dangerous'.

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