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The Latest Breaking News from The Federal Trade Commission

Yes, New York will soon be under new management. But Zohran Mamdani is just the start

Lina Khan outraged corporates and conservatives as head of the Federal Trade Commission. Expect more of the same now she’s with the mayor-elect’s transition team, writes Carys Afoko

The Guardian - UK

Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda

Former Vice President Dick Cheney will be remembered for many things. He was arguably the most powerful vice president in American history. He was a paragon of conservatism. He was the architect of many of the more extreme measures in President George W. Bush’s “war on terror.”

The Conversation

The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power

President Donald Trump set the tone for his second term by issuing 26 executive orders, four proclamations and 12 memorandums on his first day back in office. The barrage of unilateral presidential actions has not yet let up.

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Suze Orman: Financial Scam Losses Jump From $55 Million To $445 Million — How to Protect Yourself

Financial scams are on the rise, and older Americans are especially at risk. The number of Americans aged 60 and older who reported being victims of financial scams has quadrupled since 2020, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Even more striking, losses for individuals scammed out of at least $100,000…

Benzinga

Amazon Is Being Forced To Pay $2.5 Billion for Making It Easier To Sign Up for Prime

The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Amazon in its yearslong lawsuit against the company for "dark patterns" in Prime sign up and cancellation.

Reason

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime

Amazon reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission which said the online giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships, and made it difficult to cancel after they did so

The Independent UK

SCOTUS Is Now Poised To Overrule Humphrey's Executor, a 1935 Precedent Limiting Presidential Power

The Supreme Court will soon review the president’s authority to fire “independent” agency heads.

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FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics

The Independent UK

FTC launces inquiry into AI chatbots acting as companions and their effects on children

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into several social media and artificial intelligence companies about the potential harms to children and teenagers who use their AI chatbots as companions

The Independent UK

The Federal Trade Commission Goes After Pornhub

Plus: Nepal bans social media platforms and kills protesters, MAGA's war on the tech industry intensifies, and more...

Reason

FTC calls on big tech to resist UK and EU demands to weaken encryption and censor content

FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson specifically mentions the EU Digital Service Act, UK Online Safety Act, and UK Investigatory Powers Act as attempts to "censor content or degrade security for users."

TechRadar

Fifth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against NLRB Proceedings, Distinguishing Humphrey's Executor

The Court concludes that limitations on the removal of NLRB Board members and NLRB administrative law judges are both unconstitutional.

Reason

Trump White House seeks ‘Swiftie’ justice by suing reseller for grabbing over 2,000 Taylor Swift tickets

The Federal Trade Commission claims that KIG bought over 379,000 tickets – worth around $57 million – in just over one year, and resold them at a ‘significant markup’ for $64 million

The Independent UK

Hims & Hers Stock Slips As FTC Probe Into Subscription Practices Resurfaces

Hims Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) stock is trading lower following a media report revealing that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been investigating the company’s business practices for over a year.

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Scam Alert: Older Adults Losing Over $100K To Imposters Has Exploded 8-Fold In 4 Years

If you think scams only happen to other people, think again. The Federal Trade Commission recently shared some shocking news: in just the last four years, the amount of money lost by older adults to imposters has skyrocketed.

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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…

Budget and the Bees

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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...

Reason

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.

The Independent UK

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

Player One

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.

Reason

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.

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