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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.

Reason

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

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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.

Fortune

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.

Fortune

The Trump Administration Wages War on Meta

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

Reason

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.

Euronews

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…

The Conversation

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.

Fortune

President Trump Targets Humphrey's Executor Directly

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

Reason

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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.

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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

The Guardian - US

Crypto and big tech’s backing pays off as Trump makes tech-friendly moves

Flurry of directives relaxes regulations and drops lawsuit – and billionaires who donated to Trump are ready to benefit

Fortune

Amazon is boasting record profits but one mystery remains: How much are seller fees boosting the bottom line?

Amazon's cloud and ad divisions are key contributors to its record profit. But the tech giant keeps the full picture murky.

Player One

'Genshin Impact' Dev Cognosphere Ordered To Pay $20 Million in Relation to FTC Charges

Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere agreed to pay a $20 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over a number of charges.

The Guardian - US

Lina Khan’s legacy could prove to be fragile as Trump pick takes helm of FTC

Outgoing agency head was a determined antitrust enforcer during her tenure, but some detractors say she was a bully with unchecked power

The Independent UK

US lawsuit accuses Pepsi company of price discrimination that favored Walmart over smaller stores

A lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission alleges that food and beverage maker PepsiCo engaged in illegal price discrimination by giving unfair price advantages to one big-box retailer

Salon

Cash advance apps: The new loan sharks?

The Federal Trade Commission has cracked down on the apps, saying they mislead consumers

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