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6 Online Deals That Were Too Good to Be Legal

The internet offers a world of amazing deals, but the promise of a steep discount can sometimes mask a deceptive or illegal scheme. Scammers exploit the excitement of online shopping to lure consumers into fraudulent situations that range from selling counterfeit goods to outright theft. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)…

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9 Wellness Products That Made False Medical Claims

The wellness industry has exploded in recent years, promising everything from detoxification to disease prevention. While many products do offer real benefits, others rely on false medical claims to lure consumers into spending big. These exaggerated or outright fabricated health claims can be dangerous, especially when they replace proper medical…

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7 Funeral Home Practices That Were Just Made Illegal

The death of a loved one brings immense grief. This vulnerability makes families susceptible to predatory business practices. For decades, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) governed the funeral industry with “The Funeral Rule.” Recognizing evolved consumer needs, the FTC recently updated these rules for the first time in 30 years.…

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Advertising Companies Cave to the FTC. Media Matters Sues To Defend the First Amendment.

Omnicom Group and the Interpublic Group of Companies accepted the Federal Trade Commission's anti-boycott proviso to complete their merger. Instead of capitulating to the commission, Media Matters is suing.

Reason

Supreme Court ignores precedent instead of overruling it in allowing president to fire officials whom Congress tried to make independent

What may be one of the U.S. Supreme Court’s most important and far-reaching rulings in decades dropped in late May 2025 in an order that probably didn’t get a second – or even first – glance from most Americans.

The Conversation

5 Ways To Report A Bad Business Outside Of The BBB

For years, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has been the go-to for consumers looking to hold companies accountable. But in today’s digital age, relying solely...

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The Executive Power Case That Unites Donald Trump and Franklin Roosevelt

Trump’s firing of a federal agency head may soon spell doom for a New Deal era precedent that limited presidential power.

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Elon Musk’s vendetta against Media Matters morphs into Trump administration investigation

‘It’s clear that’s exactly what’s happening here, given Media Matters’ history of holding those same figures to account,’ Media Matters president Angelo Carusone said in reaction to the probe

The Independent UK

FTC Will No Longer Continue Its Challenge Over Microsoft's Acquistion of Activision Blizzard

The Federal Trade Commission will stop challenging Microsoft's acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard.

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A Top Antitrust Enforcer Is Open To Prosecuting People Who Disagree With Him

Mark Meador thinks the Federal Trade Commission may have the legal right to investigate nonprofits that “advocate for the interests of giant corporations” if they don’t disclose their donors.

Reason

The pace of innovation in tech has accelerated from years to months thanks to AI, Microsoft VP says

"Now the pace of innovation has just accelerated. What used to take years to get out now takes months," Julie Brill said.

Fortune

Ex-FTC commissioner accuses former chair Lina Khan of 'procedural shenanigans' that iced M&A activity

A former FTC official who served under Khan said the accusation was “shockingly out of touch with reality.”

Fortune

Trump admin sues Uber alleging company makes it too hard to cancel subscription

‘Americans are tired of getting signed up for unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to cancel,’ the FTC chairman said

The Independent UK

FTC is suing Uber over ‘deceptive’ Uber One subscription service

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company used deceptive practices to market and manage its Uber One subscription service.

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Trump's knives are out for Jerome Powell, setting up a Supreme Court showdown over the Fed’s independence

The Fed is special. Why the Supreme Court may let Trump fire other agency heads—but not Jerome Powell.

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The Trump Administration Wages War on Meta

Mark Zuckerberg's donations haven't stopped the Federal Trade Commission from going after his company.

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Meta’s antitrust trial: Everything you need to know about the case and Zuckerberg’s testimony

If the case brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is successful, Meta could be forced to sell Instagram and WhatsApp.

The Conversation

Google, antitrust enforcement and the future of European digital sovereignty

Since its beginnings as a humble student start-up in 1998, Google has pulled off a meteoric rise. In 2025, its parent company, Alphabet, is a vast multinational technology conglomerate and one of the world’s most valuable companies. While much of Alphabet’s growth was internal, it also added to its empire…

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23andMe users are being urged to delete their data. Here's how to do it

The biotech company once valued at $6 billion had started voluntary bankruptcy proceedings and CEO Anne Wojcicki had resigned.

Reason

President Trump Targets Humphrey's Executor Directly

President Trump acts to remove two Democratic commissioners from the Federal Trade Commission. Litigation is likely.

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Trump fires Democratic FTC commissioners Slaughter, Bedoya - Roll Call

Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya, the two Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission, said they were 'illegally' fired Tuesday.

The Independent UK

FTC reverses its request for a delay in an Amazon trial, says it has resources to litigate the case

The Federal Trade Commission has walked back comments that a lack of resources is interfering with the agency’s ability to be ready for a September trial over Amazon’s Prime program

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A years-long scam that began with fake Windows pop-ups ends with PayPal payments

The Federal Trade Commission will pay more than $25.5 million to Windows users deceived by a scam that convinced them to buy so-called “computer repair” software.

The Conversation

George Washington, a real estate investor and successful entrepreneur, knew the difference between running a business and running the government

During his three presidential campaigns, Donald Trump promised to run the federal government as though it were a business. True to his word, upon retaking office, Trump put tech billionaire Elon Musk at the head of a new group in the executive branch called the Department of Government Efficiency.

The Independent UK

Five simple tips to stop scam phone calls and robocalls

The calls have reached epidemic levels. Here’s how you can protect yourself

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