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The “Black Box” Betrayal: How Your Car is Reporting Your 2026 Driving Habits to Your Insurance Company

You might consider yourself a safe driver, but your car’s internal computer may have a different opinion. In January 2026, a massive privacy scandal has officially reached its boiling point. For years, major automakers have been quietly collecting granular data on your driving habits, from how hard you hit the…

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Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1933 to 1945

President Franklin D. Roosevelt did his best to defend presidential removal power at will notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s lawless decision in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States.

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Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1921 to 1933

Every President from 1921 to 1933 successfully defended presidential removal power at will.

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Viral credit score hack puts consumers at risk of jail, FTC warns

‘The truth is, credit repair companies can’t legally remove information from your credit report if it’s accurate and current,’ the Federal Trade Commission said

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4 Get Rich Quick Schemes That Went Horribly Wrong

Explore four get rich quick schemes that went horribly wrong and the costly lessons behind these failed money-making plans.

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‘My bank did not give me my money back’: Florida woman deposits 2 checks from jewelry company. Then they ask her to Zelle them something back

Fake check scams remain one of the most common fraud tactics used against Americans, among many just like it.

The Mary Sue

Rental scams have cost consumers $65M since 2020

‘If the advertised rent is a lot cheaper than most rents in the area, it could be a sign of a scam,’ the Federal Trade Commission warned

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Thanks to Antitrust Officials, iRobot Will Be Acquired by a Chinese Robotics Firm Instead of Amazon

The only thing the Federal Trade Commission and European Commission succeeded in doing was transferring ownership of iRobot from an American company to a Chinese one.

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Uber could face billions in penalties across US after ‘deceptive billing and cancellation practices’

In some cases, Uber customers allegedly had to go through more than 30 actions to cancel their subscription

The Independent UK

Legislative Vetoes for Independent Agencies

Congress tried to claw back the FTC's powers in 1980 through a legislative veto, but Chadha rendered that "bargain" unconstitutional.

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Weight-loss drug customers were caught up in telehealth scam. Here’s how to avoid being a victim

Federal Trade Commission crackdown on company selling GLP-1 is a reminder of the dangers consumers face when purchasing trending treatments online

The Independent UK

Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting Alleged Price Fixing In Meat, Seed And Fertilizer Industries Amid Serious Affordability Crisis Warning

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating food-supply-chain security task forces within the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to address risks from price fixing and other anti-competitive practices.

Benzinga

Protect Yourself From These 5 Zelle Scams in 2026

As Zelle makes it easier than ever to send money, it also becomes easier than ever to lose cash to the wrong people. Here are five common Zelle scams to avoid.

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5 Key Signs You’ve Been Hacked — and What To Do Next To Protect Your Money

Spot the warning signs of a hack and learn what steps to take immediately to protect your money and secure your financial accounts.

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Meta's Victory Over the Federal Trade Commission Shows the Market Moves Faster Than Antitrust Enforcement

The decision ends the witch hunt begun under the first Trump administration.

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Meta wins historic FTC antitrust trial focused on WhatsApp, Instagram

Meta's acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp don't violate US antitrust law, ruled district judge James Boasberg on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Financial Fraud Is No Longer the Warning. It's the Aftermath, and America Is Paying the Price

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported losing $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, a 25% increase from the year prior, and the majority of losses came from imposter scams.

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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

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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.

Benzinga

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…

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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