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Federal Judge Reinstates FTC Commissioner, Citing Illegal Firing by Trump
A federal judge reinstated Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to her position as FTC commissioner after President Trump illegally fired her, citing a 1935 Supreme Court decision protecting FTC commissioners from removal without cause; the Trump administration plans to appeal.
Federal Judge Reinstates FTC Commissioner, Citing Illegal Firing by Trump
A federal judge reinstated Rebecca Kelly Slaughter to her position as FTC commissioner after President Trump illegally fired her, citing a 1935 Supreme Court decision protecting FTC commissioners from removal without cause; the Trump administration plans to appeal.
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44% Bias Score
Judge Rules Trump's Firing of FTC Member Illegal
On Thursday, a federal judge ruled President Trump's dismissal of FTC member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter unlawful, citing non-compliance with federal removal protections; the Trump administration plans to appeal.
Judge Rules Trump's Firing of FTC Member Illegal
On Thursday, a federal judge ruled President Trump's dismissal of FTC member Rebecca Kelly Slaughter unlawful, citing non-compliance with federal removal protections; the Trump administration plans to appeal.
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36% Bias Score
Meta Faces $8 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Harvesting
A $8bn lawsuit against Meta Platforms' leaders began Wednesday, alleging illegal data harvesting violating a 2012 FTC agreement; testimony includes a privacy expert and will feature Zuckerberg, Sandberg, and others.
Meta Faces $8 Billion Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Harvesting
A $8bn lawsuit against Meta Platforms' leaders began Wednesday, alleging illegal data harvesting violating a 2012 FTC agreement; testimony includes a privacy expert and will feature Zuckerberg, Sandberg, and others.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Executives Face $8 Billion Lawsuit Over Data Harvesting
A shareholder lawsuit against Meta Platforms executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, began on Wednesday, alleging illegal data harvesting violating a 2012 FTC agreement; shareholders seek over $8 billion in reimbursements for fines and legal costs.
Meta Executives Face $8 Billion Lawsuit Over Data Harvesting
A shareholder lawsuit against Meta Platforms executives, including Mark Zuckerberg, began on Wednesday, alleging illegal data harvesting violating a 2012 FTC agreement; shareholders seek over $8 billion in reimbursements for fines and legal costs.
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40% Bias Score
FTC Demands Amazon, Walmart Crack Down on False "Made in USA" Claims
The FTC is demanding that Amazon and Walmart remove third-party sellers making false "Made in USA" claims, sending warning letters to the companies and four smaller retailers for violating federal law and company codes of conduct; this follows the FTC's 2021 "Made in USA Labeling Rule" and previous ...
FTC Demands Amazon, Walmart Crack Down on False "Made in USA" Claims
The FTC is demanding that Amazon and Walmart remove third-party sellers making false "Made in USA" claims, sending warning letters to the companies and four smaller retailers for violating federal law and company codes of conduct; this follows the FTC's 2021 "Made in USA Labeling Rule" and previous ...
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44% Bias Score
FTC Drops Lawsuit Against Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Thursday, ending a lengthy legal battle initiated by the previous Democratic-led commission. The FTC also dropped a separate lawsuit against PepsiCo.
FTC Drops Lawsuit Against Microsoft Activision Blizzard Acquisition
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission dropped its lawsuit against Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard on Thursday, ending a lengthy legal battle initiated by the previous Democratic-led commission. The FTC also dropped a separate lawsuit against PepsiCo.
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52% Bias Score
FTC Reverses Ban on Oil CEO Board Appointments
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously reversed bans on the CEOs of Pioneer Natural Resources and Hess joining the boards of ExxonMobil and Chevron, respectively, overturning previous decisions by the Biden administration that raised concerns about potential coordination with OPEC.
FTC Reverses Ban on Oil CEO Board Appointments
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unanimously reversed bans on the CEOs of Pioneer Natural Resources and Hess joining the boards of ExxonMobil and Chevron, respectively, overturning previous decisions by the Biden administration that raised concerns about potential coordination with OPEC.
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44% Bias Score
Judge Rules Trump's Firing of FTC Commissioner Illegal
A federal judge ruled President Trump's firing of FTC commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was unlawful, citing the lack of compliance with federal law's removal protections, setting a precedent for independent regulatory agencies and sparking an appeal by the Trump administration.
Judge Rules Trump's Firing of FTC Commissioner Illegal
A federal judge ruled President Trump's firing of FTC commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was unlawful, citing the lack of compliance with federal law's removal protections, setting a precedent for independent regulatory agencies and sparking an appeal by the Trump administration.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Leaders Face $8 Billion Lawsuit Over Facebook Data Harvesting
A trial against Meta Platforms' leadership began Wednesday, alleging they illegally harvested Facebook user data, violating a 2012 FTC agreement; the $8 billion lawsuit seeks reimbursement for the $5 billion FTC fine and other legal costs.
Meta Leaders Face $8 Billion Lawsuit Over Facebook Data Harvesting
A trial against Meta Platforms' leadership began Wednesday, alleging they illegally harvested Facebook user data, violating a 2012 FTC agreement; the $8 billion lawsuit seeks reimbursement for the $5 billion FTC fine and other legal costs.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Court Blocks FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule
A federal appeals court blocked the FTC's rule requiring businesses to simplify subscription cancellations, citing procedural issues related to its economic impact analysis exceeding $100 million, despite the FTC's belief that it was under the threshold. This halts the Biden administration's consume...
Federal Court Blocks FTC's 'Click to Cancel' Rule
A federal appeals court blocked the FTC's rule requiring businesses to simplify subscription cancellations, citing procedural issues related to its economic impact analysis exceeding $100 million, despite the FTC's belief that it was under the threshold. This halts the Biden administration's consume...
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40% Bias Score
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule
A US federal appeals court overturned an FTC rule designed to simplify subscription cancellations, citing procedural flaws in the rule-making process; the rule, slated for July 14th implementation, would have required companies to allow cancellations using the same method as signup, addressing a ris...
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down FTC's "Click-to-Cancel" Rule
A US federal appeals court overturned an FTC rule designed to simplify subscription cancellations, citing procedural flaws in the rule-making process; the rule, slated for July 14th implementation, would have required companies to allow cancellations using the same method as signup, addressing a ris...
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36% Bias Score
IRS Scrutiny Heightens Risks for Expats Claiming Additional Child Tax Credit
The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) provides up to $1,700 per qualifying child in 2025 but is unavailable to US expats electing Section 911 exclusions; however, the Foreign Tax Credit offers an alternative, requiring careful planning amid increased IRS scrutiny.
IRS Scrutiny Heightens Risks for Expats Claiming Additional Child Tax Credit
The Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) provides up to $1,700 per qualifying child in 2025 but is unavailable to US expats electing Section 911 exclusions; however, the Foreign Tax Credit offers an alternative, requiring careful planning amid increased IRS scrutiny.
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32% Bias Score
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