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Federal Trade Commission
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abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Supreme Court Upholds Removal of FTC Commissioner, Overturns 1935 Precedent
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that statutory tenure protections for Federal Trade Commission commissioners are invalid. The decision reverses a 1935 ruling and expands presidential authority over independent agencies while leaving Federal Reserve protections intact.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Court Ends For-Cause Removal Protection for FTC Commissioners
A 6-3 ruling allows the president to dismiss an FTC commissioner without cause. The decision overturns a 1935 precedent that had limited presidential removal power over certain agency heads.
upi.compolitics14 days ago
Supreme Court Strikes Down Removal Protections for Federal Trade Commission Members
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that statutory limits on presidential removal of FTC commissioners are unconstitutional. The decision overturned a 1935 precedent and expands presidential authority over certain independent agencies.
Washington Examinerpolitics26 days ago
FTC Sues Transgender Health Group Over Clinical Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health on Wednesday. The agency alleges the group issued guidelines that enabled unsubstantiated claims about medical procedures for minors.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld45 days ago
FTC issues alert on fake online party invitations
The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert about fraudulent digital invitations tied to graduation and summer events. The notices warn that recipients may lose money if they respond to the fakes.
foxnews.compolitics58 days ago
FTC Settles Media Matters Investigation After Four Months
The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Media Matters for America this week. The agency had sought communications records over the group's reports on advertising placement. Courts also ended parallel state investigations in Texas and Missouri.
theverge.comfinance63 days ago
FTC Sends Letters to More Than a Dozen Tech Companies Seeking Compliance With Take It Down Act
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to more than a dozen major technology companies reminding them of their obligations under the Take It Down Act. The letters specifically name Amazon, Alphabet and Apple among the recipients. The agency is seeking confirmation tha…
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