Tag: FTC
FTC announces update of COPPA Rule
The proposed revisions are said to provide greater protections for children's personal information online to ensure parents are still in control of their children's data.
Federal Trade Commission sues Amazon over Prime subscriptions
The FTC said that for years Amazon "complicated the cancellation process for Prime subscribers who sought to end their membership."
Senators push back on $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons grocery giant merger
Opposition from progressive lawmakers, such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders, are calling on regulators to reject the deal.
Match scam
“The federal government is accusing dating website Match.com of catfishing its own users."
A whopping 75% of FTC officials have revolving door conflicts with...
Corporations have little to fear from an FTC whose leaders held or take jobs helping corporations fight the agency.
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Shock and awe at UT Austin as state troopers in riot gear quash student...
An aggressive show of force by Texas state troopers raises questions about the right to peaceful assembly, as students at the University of Texas at Austin face riot gear and arrests during a Gaza solidarity protest.
Trump faces contempt charges over gag order violations
In a contentious courtroom showdown, former President Donald Trump may face criminal contempt charges as he's accused of flouting a judicial gag order, casting a spotlight on his ongoing legal battles.
UK sets new standard as renewables outpace fossil fuels in power generation
For the first time, wind energy leads the charge in the UK's power grid, marking a pivotal shift towards cleaner, sustainable electricity amid global environmental concerns.
The case against RFK Jr.
Would RFK Junior be just another crackpot in the growing pool of fringe politicians?
How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics
In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.