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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 drops 2-year case against Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard

Though the acquisition went ahead in 2023, the FTC has continued to appeal until now.

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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.

Player One

Supreme Court Stays Reinstatement of Fired NLRB and MSPB Members

"Because the Constitution vests the executive power in the President, he may remove without cause executive officers who exercise that power on his behalf, subject to narrow exceptions recognized by our precedents."

Reason

Justice Kagan Tells Us What She Really Thinks About President Trump

The Court "hand[s] the President the most unitary, meaning also the most subservient, administration since Herbert Hoover (and maybe ever)."

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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Trump's FTC Chair Is Continuing To Push Lina Khan's Antitrust Ideology

The Federal Trade Commission was established to protect consumers. Under Biden and Trump, its focus has shifted.

Reason

The FTC's Probe Into 'Potentially Illegal' Content Moderation Is a Blatant Assault on the First Amendment

In the name of "restoring freedom of speech," FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson wants to override the editorial judgments of social media platforms.

Reason

The marketing scam we keep falling for

In “Little Bosses Everywhere,” Bridget Read explores why people are drawn to pyramid schemes

Salon

Meta says no evidence it monopolized social media market, asks Judge to throw out antitrust case

Meta has stated that the FTC's evidence doesn't stack up, adding that content and engagement have improved since its acquisitions.

TechRadar

‘Customers are being duped’: how murky grocery sales tactics are squeezing some Kroger shoppers

Kroger stores in multiple states have overcharged customers by listing expired sale tags and then ringing up regular prices – a practice that adds extra burdens on struggling US families

The Guardian - US

Democrats take a break from going after Trump to go after Pepsi

Senators Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker, and Rep. Jerry Nadler are demanding that PepsiCo explain its pricing strategy after being sued by FTC earlier this year for allegedly ‘rigging soft drink competition’

The Independent UK

Ticketmaster finally changes pricing policy after massive backlash

The Biden administration’s ban on ‘junk fees’ began on Monday meaning greater transparency for fans

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International Business Times

Ticketmaster Will Now Show Upfront, Full Price of Tickets After FTC Ban on Junk Fees

Ticketmaster adheres to the FTC's ban against junk fees, with tickets now showing upfront prices before checkout.

The Independent UK

As Biden-era 'junk fee' rule takes effect, Ticketmaster says it will display fees more clearly

A Biden administration ban on so-called “junk fees” took effect Monday

TechRadar

FTC and DOJ push for data protection in Google antitrust case

Google's search engine monopoly has been met with remedies from the DOJ and further propositions, and the FTC is in agreement.

We Got This Covered

‘I was so confused’: Woman can’t believe Walmart treated her like criminal for simply buying 7 gift cards

Shamed over gift cards!

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PC Gamer

FTC delays enforcing 'click to cancel' rule that would finally bring the hammer down on companies that make it as annoying as possible to cancel subscriptions

The Negative Option Rule is great for consumers, but the FTC isn't enforcing it

The Mary Sue

‘Who is telling you to buy these?’: Woman tries to buy 7 gift cards at Walmart. Then a worker intervenes with an unusual question

Usually, buying a gift card is a simple transaction. You pick the one for the store the recipient would like best, or a Visa Vanilla if you want to give them the most choice, and head over to the checkout line where the cashier activates it for you. Simple, right?…

PC Gamer

FTC loses bid to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which already happened in 2023

It's not technically over, but yeah, it's over.

Windows Central

Microsoft, Xbox secure victory in FTC appeal, cementing $69b Activision Blizzard deal

A year and a half after Microsoft's colossal $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard for Xbox closed, a U.S. court has struck down an appeal from the FTC to challenge the deal.

GamesRadar

$475 for one character in a video game: Genshin Impact adds new gacha disclaimers after FTC orders it to make costs and currencies less confusing

An exclusive 5-star character can range from $1.98 to $475.20 USD

Reason

Skype's Shutdown Proves Bigger Isn't Always Better

The death of a onetime powerhouse carries a lesson for antitrust enforcers—if they’ll listen.

Tom’s Guide

What to do if you’ve been gift card scammed

This is everything you need to know about gift card scams including what you should do if you've fallen for one.

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