I Alone Can Direct FCC, FTC, Other Independent Agencies

Democratic US Senator questions Trump's FTC Chairman over agency independence
A U.S. senator has demanded to know whether the White House has considered firing Democrats on the bipartisan Federal Trade Commission, a move that would be illegal under current law. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal,
Trump order challenges independence of FCC, FTC and financial regulators
The order is the latest example of Trump’s embrace of a broad and controversial theory of executive power. The White House is confident the Supreme Court will bless his approach.
New Trump EO: I Alone Can Direct the FCC, FTC, Other Independent Agencies
In practical terms, the order seems unlikely to make much difference. The new FCC and FTC chairmen have already shown themselves to be enthusiastic supporters of Trump's agenda.
Independent agencies targeted by Trump’s latest executive order
A regulatory expert said the directive will likely be challenged in court, as Congress has largely shielded some of the affected agencies from involvement by the White House.
Trump order declares independent US agencies aren’t independent anymore
President Trump yesterday issued an executive order declaring sweeping power over agencies that were created to operate independently from the White House. The order declares that "officials who wield vast executive power must be supervised and controlled by the people's elected President,
FTC’s Andrew Ferguson Sounds Like His Predecessor In A Worrisome Way
Andrew Ferguson can't see around the corner. Since he can't he should run from the economy-sapping excesses of Lina Khan, and let markets work.
New FTC chair Andrew Ferguson previews Trump admin's plans for the agency
President Donald Trump's new Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson outlined the new administration's plans for ...
FTC seeks public’s input on ‘un-American’ and ‘potentially illegal’ Big Tech censorship — including ‘shadow banning’
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking the public’s input on whether Big Tech firms like Google and Facebook parent Meta ...
FTC Chair Throws Stones in a Glass House
Chair Andrew Ferguson issued a decree on Friday prohibiting the agency's political appointees from holding leadership ...
FTC Chair praises Justice Thomas as ‘the most important judge of the last 100 years’ for Black History Month
US Associate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the US Capitol on ...
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FTC investigates Big Tech user bans
The FTC has launched a public inquiry to understand technology platforms’ content ban policies and if it leads to censorship.
Meet the New FTC—Same as the Old FTC
Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson reaffirms the flawed 2023 merger guidelines.
Did you get a text about unpaid toll road fines? You might be getting scammed, FTC warns
A nationwide phishing scam is targeting drivers who scammers claim have unpaid toll road fines, officials with the Federal ...