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DARK SECRETS: 2 - The Real Truth

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

FTC Sues Uber Over 'Deceptive' Billing, Hard-To-Cancel Uber One Subscriptions

FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said in a statement that people are frustrated with being enrolled in unwanted subscriptions that are nearly impossible to cancel.

International Business Times

Zuckerberg reportedly cozied up to Trump so he could settle his FTC lawsuit for $450m instead of $30bn

Zuckerberg attempted to settle an antitrust lawsuit with the FTC with the support of Trump – but it was ultimately unsuccessful

The Independent UK

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Ribera in Washington, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief for EU news Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

Euronews

President Trump Targets Humphrey's Executor Directly

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

Reason

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

The Independent UK

Trump’s FTC chair is looking to ‘combat inflation by making sure wages stay up’

The new head of the Federal Trade Commission, Andrew Ferguson, appears set to carry forward his predecessor Lina Khan’s torch and crack down on anti-worker policies and illegal mergers.

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Montana 'Abortion Trafficking' Bill Could Criminalize Crossing State Lines for an Abortion

Transporting "an unborn child" from Montana to another state "with the intent to obtain an abortion that is illegal" in Montana, or assisting anyone in doing so, would be illegal under House Bill 609.

Reason

The FTC Has No Business Trying To Make Sure Social Media Are 'Fair'

Chairman Andrew Ferguson’s assault on "Big Tech censorship" aims to override editorial decisions protected by the First Amendment.

Reason

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

The Guardian - US

Meet the New FTC—Same as the Old FTC

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson reaffirms the flawed 2023 merger guidelines.

Reason

Trump Admin To Press Ahead With Amazon, Meta Antitrust Cases

In an interview with FOX Business, newly appointed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Andrew Ferguson confirmed that ongoing cases against Amazon and Meta would proceed, emphasizing his commitment to "holding Big Tech's feet to the fire."

International Business Times

FTC Chair Throws Stones in a Glass House

Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson hypocritically engages in the very partisanship for which he faults the American Bar Association.

Reason

Parents are desperate to protect kids on social media. Why did the US let a safety bill die?

The Kids Online Safety act passed the Senate 91-to-3 but died in the House. Advocates on both sides say they won’t give up

The Guardian - US

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Pepsi Suffers the Wrath of (Lina) Khan

Outgoing FTC Chair Lina Khan sues Pepsi for violating Robinson-Patman Act.

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

FTC sues Deere & Co. for monopolizing farm-equipment repair market

The Federal Trade Commission is accusing Deere & Co. of unfairly monopolizing the farm-equipment repair market

Al Jazeera

How the Trump administration threatens internet freedoms

Trump picks to lead gov’t agencies like FCC, FTC may censor speech and make the internet less free.

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Salon

Under Trump, the "Khan approach" is dead

Trump's nominees in the FTC and DOJ's antitrust division will test the "Khanservative's" commitment to antitrust

Reason

Mark Meador's Nomination to the Federal Trade Commission Is Bad News for Consumers

Meador’s nomination is a win for antitrust activism and a blow to economic freedom.

Al Jazeera

The Trump administration could reverse progress on AI regulation

Trump’s pick for the US FTC chair is expected to push back against regulating AI, undermining efforts so far.

Top News

President-Elect Trump Selects Andrew Ferguson As FTC Chair

President-elect Trump announces Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair and Mark Meador as commissioner. Speculation on tech antitrust cases.

Reason

Trump Is Coming for Tech Companies

It looks like we can expect the antitrust assaults to continue.

The Independent UK

Police officers are starting to use AI chatbots to write crime reports. Will they hold up in court?

Police officers are starting to use artificial intelligence to help write crime reports

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Elle King Blasts Dad Rob Schneider As She Shares Details About Their “Toxic Relationship”

"I spent my 18th birthday in a summer school, and they brought me cupcakes, and I came home, and my dad forgot my birthday." The post Elle King Blasts Dad Rob Schneider As She Shares Details About Their “Toxic Relationship” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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