Outcry over supreme court decision to grant Trump power to fire agency chiefs Legal and labor experts say Trump v Slaughter decision upends settled constitutional law in favor of ‘loyalty test’ The Guardian - US · Jun 29
Can the President Fire Anyone He Wants? Yes, Unless the Target Is Part of the Federal Reserve. In a pair of decisions on Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that presidents have full authority to fire heads of executive branch agencies—but that the Fed is different. Reason · Jun 29
Supreme Court stops Trump firing of Fed board member The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s effort to remove Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook on Monday, even as the justices expanded presidential power to remove members of the Federal Trade Commission and other independent agencies. The two decisions written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr —… Roll Call · Jun 29
US renters call for action to combat surge of ‘take it or leave it’ apartment fees Tenants push for tougher rules against unfair add-on charges. Industry players argue against policies that they say could limit the ‘effective use of fees’ The Guardian - US · Jun 25
Polymarket's Alleged Fake Trades Don't Justify a Crackdown on Prediction Markets A Wall Street Journal investigation uncovered $1.9 million in fake bets to market the platform. Punishing the prediction market industry isn't the answer. Reason · Jun 23
Amazon’s Pullback Deepens as a New FTC Risk Hits the Stock Amazon's FTC troubles are a near-term headwind and the timing is far from ideal, but the long-term bull case hasn't changed. MarketBeat · Jun 23
Polymarket allegedly faked trades. Chances are slim Trump admin investigates, says sports-betting attorney A recent Wall Street Journal investigation found that the prediction market allegedly hired influencers to stage fake trades as part of its marketing campaign to attract U.S. users. Fortune · Jun 23
FTC Says Government-Imposter Scams Up 40% and Cost Victims $3.5 Billion — Spot the Red Flags Before You Pay Have you ever received a text or unexpected message from a government agency (like the IRS)? Well, join the club. A growing number of Americans... Saving Advice · Jun 22
7 Fake “Local” Home Repair Listings Homeowners Should Check Before Booking a Technician Home repairs rarely happen at a convenient time. A leaking pipe, broken garage door, faulty air conditioner, or electrical issue can send homeowners rushing online in search of help. Unfortunately, scammers know this, and some have become surprisingly sophisticated at making fake businesses appear local and trustworthy. Clever Dude · Jun 21
6 Hotel Fee Lines to Check Before Booking a Summer Trip Summer travel season brings sunshine, road trips, beach escapes, and one very unwelcome travel companion: surprise hotel fees. A room that looks like a bargain on a booking site can suddenly cost much more once extra charges appear during checkout. Those last-minute additions often turn a carefully planned vacation budget… Everybody Loves Your Money · Jun 21
8 Used Car Warranty Questions to Ask Before Paying for Repairs Used car repairs can turn into expensive surprises fast, especially when warranty coverage feels unclear or confusing. Many drivers assume a warranty automatically covers every issue, but that assumption often leads to unexpected bills at the repair shop. The Federal Trade Commission warns that warranties and service contracts come with… Clever Dude · Jun 20
9 Red Flags in Fake CAPTCHA Scams That Can Fool Careful Internet Users A simple “I’m not a robot” check used to feel like one of the safest parts of browsing the internet. Now, scammers have found a way to turn that familiar security step into a dangerous trap. According to a recent alert from the FTC, criminals increasingly use fake CAPTCHA screens… Clever Dude · Jun 19
Experts warns AI toy apps for kids are tracking users and collecting personal data In a recent study by Cybernews, applications tied to 10 different toys each requested permissions and privileges categorized as 'dangerous'. TechRadar · Jun 18
Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group The Federal Trade Commission and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health The Independent UK · Jun 17
The Economic Times · Jun 17 Amazon may face penalties from potential FTC ad suit, Bloomberg News reports The FTC has a possible complaint against Amazon as part of an ongoing probe, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Several state attorneys general are also participating.
International Business Times · Jun 16 The Drug Pricing Machine and Why Patients Keep Paying More Roughly a third of American adults report difficulty paying for prescription drugs, and many are forced to skip doses, delay refills, or abandon treatment altogether.
Reason · Jun 16 Trump, Scalia, and the Unitary Executive How a four-decade-old dissent may now help the president fire independent federal agency heads at will
The Conversation · Jun 15 The ‘right to repair’ movement has a point, but consumers should read the warranty fine print first The “right to repair” movement is gaining steam as consumers push corporations to offer them more freedom to fix products – from cars to dishwashers to toys.
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 Engineers Tore Apart the $499 Trump Phone and Found a Two-Year-Old Chinese-Parts Device That Retails for Under $200 at Walmart A teardown of the Trump Mobile T1 reveals it as a rebranded HTC U24 Pro, challenging its 'Made in USA' claims and sparking consumer protection concerns.
International Business Times UK · Jun 11 The Death of Anonymous Browsing? Trump's AI Deal Could Force Millions to Prove Their Identity Just to Browse Online A White House-backed plan may require Americans to verify their age online, potentially ending anonymous browsing. Critics argue it could expand government control and alter internet freedom.
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 New CAPTCHA Scam Can Steal Banking Passwords — Here's the FTC Warning You Shouldn't Ignore The FTC warns of a phishing scam using fake CAPTCHA pages to install malware, risking personal data theft. Be cautious of CAPTCHA requests involving keyboard commands.
We Got This Covered · Jun 9 Denver woman bought a ‘linen’ shirt from Fashion Nova. Then she checked the inside label: ‘that is illegal though’ The shirt could be grounds for a lawsuit.
International Business Times UK · Jun 6 New York Just Banned Shops From Charging You More Based on Your Browsing History and Personal Data New York's legislature has passed the One Fair Price Act, banning businesses from using personal data for personalised pricing. The bill awaits the governor's signature to become law.
International Business Times UK · Jun 5 Amazon, Apple and Meta Donated Millions to Trump's Ballroom Before Their Federal Investigations Were Quietly Dropped A Public Citizen report says donors to Trump's White House ballroom project received billions in federal contracts, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
Motor1 · Jun 5 These 97 Car Dealers Were Warned About 'Deceptive' Pricing By The FTC The list includes some of the largest dealers in the country.