Amazon, FTC reach $2.5B settlement that Dems say is slap on wrist
Sept. 26 (UPI) -- Amazon has reached a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that is raising concerns from Democrats who say the…
Supreme Court could reverse protections for independent agency officials
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday it will decide on reversing a 90-year precedent that has protected independent agencies from direct control by the president. The…
Online retail giant Temu ordered to pay $2M for consumer violations
The Temu and Shein e-commerce apps are displayed on a smartphone in Berlin. Whaleco Inc., operating as Temu, has been ordered by a U.S. federal…
Chief justice lets Trump remove member of Federal Trade Commission for now
WASHINGTON — Chief Justice John Roberts on Monday let President Trump remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission, the latest in a string of high-profile firings…
Justice Department supports Trump’s effort to fire FTC commissioner
Federal Trade Commission Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter (L) and FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya (R) listen as Chair of the Federal Trade Commission Lina Khan testifies…
Chevron completes $53B acquisition of Hess
July 18 (UPI) -- Chevron, one of the world's leading energy companies, completed its $53 billion acquisition of Hess after all legal hurdles were cleared,…
DOJ subpoenas more than 20 gender-affirming care doctors, clinics
July 9 (UPI) -- The Justice Department on Wednesday announced that it had sent more than 20 subpoenas to doctors and clinics performing gender-affirming care…
Appeals court strikes down ‘click-to-cancel’ rule
July 9 (UPI) -- Just days before federal government was to enforce the so-called click-to-cancel rule, an appeals court struck it down, finding the Federal…
FTC chairman says agency will do more with less in 2026
May 15 (UPI) -- Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said the agency will do more to promote economic activity and protect consumers than it…
FTC delays enforcement of ‘click-to-cancel’ for subscriptions by 60 days
The Federal Trade Commission has delayed enforcing the Negative Option Rule, which is the "click-to-cancel" option requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel…
Contributor: Is your favorite influencer’s opinion bought and sold?
Your addictive doomscrolling on X, TikTok or Instagram may also be the latest nexus for millions of dollars in secret political corruption.Over the last month,…
FTC sues Uber for alleged ‘deceptive’ charges, cancellations of subscription Uber One
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Monday announced it is suing Uber for "deceptive” billing and cancellation practices with its Uber One subscription service. File…
Mark Zuckerberg defends Meta as FTC antitrust suit gets underway in Washington, D.C.
April 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's landmark antitrust suit, alleging Meta's takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp was illegal, got underway Monday in Washington, D.C.,…
FTC antitrust suit against Meta gets underway in Washington court
April 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. government's antitrust suit alleging Meta's takeover of Instagram and WhatsApp was illegal was due to get underway Monday in…
Trump extends sale, ban of TikTok another 75 days
1 of 2 | The deadline for TikTok to be sold or banned in the United States was Saturday but President Donald Trump extended it…
Justice Department investigates record egg prices, corporate profit
1 of 2 | White eggs are shown for sale in an 18 pack at this Sams Club in Maplewood, Missouri on January 18, 2023.…
Trump signs executive order to expand his control of independent agencies
U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday, February 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, he signed an…
Trump fires the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Trump has fired the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rohit Chopra, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover.Chopra…
Grubhub reaches $25 million settlement with FTC over deceptive practices
The Federal Trade Commission said Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle complaints by customers and drivers. File Photo by Erik Lesser/EPA-EFE Dec. 18 (UPI)…
New FTC rule bans junk fees for tickets, hotels
1 of 6 | In a statement, U.S. President Joe Biden (pictured on Sunday) said Tuesday’s FTC vote builds on the work across his administration…