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Trump, Scalia, and the Unitary Executive

How a four-decade-old dissent may now help the president fire independent federal agency heads at will

Reason · Jun 16

The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first

The “right to repair” movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products – from cars to dishwashers to toys.

The Conversation · Jun 15

Engineers Tore Apart the $499 Trump Phone and Found a Two-Year-Old Chinese-Parts Device That Retails for Under $200 at Walmart

A teardown of the Trump Mobile T1 reveals it as a rebranded HTC U24 Pro, challenging its 'Made in USA' claims and sparking consumer protection concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jun 11

Amazon, Apple and Meta Donated Millions to Trump's Ballroom Before Their Federal Investigations Were Quietly Dropped

A Public Citizen report says donors to Trump's White House ballroom project received billions in federal contracts, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

International Business Times UK · Jun 5

These 97 Car Dealers Were Warned About 'Deceptive' Pricing By The FTC

The list includes some of the largest dealers in the country.

Motor1 · Jun 5

Mamdani’s consumer watchdog takes on ‘epidemic of corporate lawbreaking’

New York City’s new commissioner of consumer and worker protection is launching an “aggressive” campaign to fight junk fees and deceptive practices

The Guardian - US · Jun 5

Union Pacific CEO responds to Trump idea for U.S. stake in $71.5 billion railroad mega merger: ‘We do not need anybody’s help to do this’

Union Pacific's CEO Jim Vena said he's not had any direct conversations with Trump about the government acquiring a 15% stake in the pending UP-Norfolk Southern merger.

Fortune · Jun 4

Best American-Made Sofa Brands of 2026: A Buyer's Guide to Furniture Built in the USA

Here's a frustrating little secret of sofa shopping: "American-made" doesn’t always mean what you might think it does at first.

inkl · Jun 4

Colorado governor vetoes block on surveillance pricing as other states push for bans

Consumer advocates decry Democrat Jared Polis for ‘choosing to side with dominant corporations’ over workers

The Guardian - US · Jun 3

Indiana Grandfather Nearly Lost His Disney Trip With Grandkids To A Flight Scam — One Detail Exposed It

Roland Jones' Disney World trip was marred by a fraudulent booking website. As travel scams increase, experts advise vigilance and using secure payment methods to protect against fraud.

International Business Times UK · Jun 3