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Federal Trade Commission.
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The Federal Trade Commission is suing Covetrus over a proposed acquisition, with multiple states, including Maine, joining the lawsuit.Some support1 report
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Trump feuds with the central bank over rates, while SCOTUS rules he can fire FTC officials.Well supported4 reports
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Coupang is under review by regulators for fair trade law compliance in South Korea, adding international scrutiny to its listing status.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Coupang and Baedal Minjok regarding market dominance and anti-competitive practices.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Trade Commission claimed deceptive pricing practices involving entities in Arizona.Some support1 report
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The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Amway, involving Washington.Some support2 reports
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The FTC, led by Andrew Ferguson, ordered DoorDash, Instacart, and Delta to provide consumer data details.Well supported22 reports
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson spoke on the decline of trust and confirmed his role in the White House Anti-Fraud Task Force.Well supported7 reports
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The FTC warned against unregulated monopolist control, while it was also noted that Stephen Miller was a chief architect of Donald Trump's campaign.Some support1 report
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Ruling on unfair or deceptive fees for travel booking.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Political figures Adam Schiff and Marsha Blackburn are pressuring Meta over its terms, while the FTC may examine its AI training practices.Some support1 report
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Allstate and the Federal Trade Commission are tracking trends related to impersonation scams.Some support1 report
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Instacart is facing scrutiny from the FTC regarding surveillance pricing practices and signals from the Carney government.Some support2 reports
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Slotkin's party plans an investigation while the FTC criticizes her party's rhetoric, as she seeks to deter young Americans from the Trump administration.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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FTC issued warning letters to 25 companies marketing healthcare plans, while Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to state boards.Some support4 reports
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Dan Rayfield led an AG coalition seeking a settlement while the FTC finalized a similar consent order involving General Motors.Some support1 report
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Officials, including Kash Patel and Scott Bessent, plan to make a fraud announcement, coinciding with JD Vance's appearance in St. Cloud.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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FTC independence uncertainty affects EU data adequacy.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NOYB plans to sue the European Commission, while Trump asserts authority over FTC members, impacting EU data agreements.Some support1 report
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson indicated active investigations into pricing issues as Seattle and NYC take local action.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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DHS officials were involved in an arrest in Los Angeles, coinciding with a warning from the Federal Trade Commission.Some support2 reports
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FTC took down websites impersonating agencies, while Mullin praised border agents and an arrest occurred in Alexandria.Some support1 report
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The Federal Trade Commission issued an action to protect consumers from scams in Fairfax County.Some support1 report
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Multiple data privacy issues emerged, including FTC allegations against GM and a lawsuit in Texas against Allstate.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Dollar General overcharged consumers in a recent investigation.Some support1 report
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The Federal Trade Commission reported to Congress regarding consumer protection measures on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Congress released a report investigating scam industry findings, involving the FTC, FBI, and DHS.Some support1 report
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The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Hims & Hers regarding consumer protection issues, following revelations that the company shared private health data with third-party advertisers.Well supported25 reports3 developments inside
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Pew Research Center data highlighted smartphone usage context, leading to FTC reports on fraud trends that Google is now addressing with new features.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Michael Jacobson and Jennifer Harris criticize regulators for failing to act on marketing issues.Some support1 report
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Valley serves as a clearinghouse for scam information, involving the Federal Trade Commission.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Agencies warn against fraudulent calls, noting scammers are posing as Microsoft representatives.Some support1 report
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A report tracks the Federal Trade Commission's failure to enforce antitrust laws.Some support1 report
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The FTC and Trump administration address COPPA violations by Musical.ly and TikTok, while ByteDance sells TikTok's U.S. operations.Some support1 report
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The Federal Trade Commission investigated General Motors' driver data privacy practices.Some support2 reports
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States are restricting the use of credit data when setting insurance prices.Some support1 report
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Meta faces massive fines from the FTC and a New Mexico judge over privacy violations and executive deception.Some support1 report
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Under political pressure from Trump's team, the FTC is overseeing cases involving price discrimination, with former Biden-era staff involved.Well supported6 reports
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The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert regarding scams targeting Medicare beneficiaries.Some support1 report
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Court rulings define limits on agency removal as Donald Trump attempts to fire Federal Trade Commission officials.Well supported94 reports7 developments inside
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Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren co-sponsored resolutions calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate market consolidation.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Naomi Klein critiques oligarch power in tech companies while warning that AI economy debt financing risks a major crash.Some support1 report
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FTC scrutiny influenced the push for state-level bans in Maryland.Some support12 reports1 development inside
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Merkley, Wyden, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, and Hoyle co-introduced HR 10444, a bill vesting enforcement authority in the FTC.Some support1 report
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A University of Michigan professor predicts that Supreme Court actions will establish new limits on the power of FTC and NLRB appointees.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Supreme Court reviewed a case involving a former NLRB member and a decision that involved an FTC member.Some support2 reports
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The Federal Trade Commission blocked the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons due to concerns over market power.Some support3 reports
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Senator Elizabeth Warren raised antitrust concerns regarding proposed mergers between Kroger/Giant Eagle and Sysco/Restaurant Depot.Some support1 report
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The Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into major brewers, including Asahi Breweries and Anheuser-Busch.Some support1 report
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Meta was fined $5 billion by the FTC for violating a 2012 privacy order after Analytica obtained user data from its app.Some support1 report
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Retail giants Amazon, Walmart, and Aldi face regulatory action over antitrust concerns and product safety alerts.Some support3 reports7 developments inside
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Lee Jae Myung is overseeing market oversight and large-scale violations in Korea, reflecting his administration's policy direction.Well supported8 reports6 developments inside
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The administration is pushing to strengthen penalties and submitting data related to market oversight.Some support1 report
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Jay Clayton leads the implementation of the White House Accord on Super Intelligence, involving the FTC and Justice Department.Some support1 report
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The administration is pushing to limit gender-affirming care.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster concerning the company's business practices in the ticket resale market.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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FTC referral led to a lawsuit against a ticket operation involving Beyoncé.Some support2 reports
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FTC alleged Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits violated price discrimination rules.Some support1 report
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Compass is facing antitrust scrutiny over its proposed merger, leading to Senatorial requests and lobbying efforts.Some support2 reports
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The FTC has subpoenaed both Anthropic and OpenAI regarding consumer protection, with potential for Congressional testimony.Well supported3 reports
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What's reaching Federal Trade Commission
Events traced to Federal Trade Commission, step by step, newest first- OhioHealth's new hospital could trigger FTC review of local marketOhioHealth's major hospital expansion may prompt FTC review of local healthcare competition.Possible
- FTC may coordinate as CFPB guidance meets Florida statutesFTC may coordinate efforts as CFPB guidance interacts with Florida state lawPossible
- Congressional bills could strengthen FTC's fight against tech monopoliesCongressional focus on anti-competitive practices may strengthen the FTC's regulatory mandate.Possible
- Data privacy concerns may prompt FTC to address data broker practicesData privacy concerns may prompt FTC to address data broker practicesPossible
- How could CVS Health's major corporate breakup affect the Federal Trade Commission?The FTC may adjust its focus amid CVS Health's massive corporate breakupPossible
- Federal Trade Commission may review lending practices after veteran credit studyFTC may review lending practices following CFPB's veteran credit studyPossible
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- Supreme Court ruling may challenge FTC's ability to curb mass textsThe Federal Trade Commission may face increased difficulty enforcing rules against mass textsLikely
- FluxCap's specialized AI could prompt FTC review of antitrust lawThe new AI antitrust platform may prompt regulatory review of legal practice.Possible
- High retail inflation may prompt FTC review of market pricingHigh retail inflation could prompt FTC review of market pricing practices.Possible
- FTC leads new force to regulate AI safety and responsibilityFTC leads new government force to establish AI safety guardrailsLikely
- National anti-fraud push reinforces Federal Trade Commission's mandateThe Federal Trade Commission's anti-fraud mandate is reinforced by national enforcement actions.Likely
- FTC may review CAML contract for competition issuesFTC could review CAML contract if competition concerns arisePossible
- FTC oversight may increase following reports of AI agents breaching government systemsFTC oversight may increase following reports of AI agents breaching government systems.Possible
- Colorado AI law may conflict with FTC's consumer protection authorityColorado AI law may conflict with FTC's consumer protection authorityPossible
- Ticketmaster's ticket errors may bolster FTC's antitrust case against Live NationTicketmaster's mislabeling of obstructed view seats could strengthen FTC's case against Live Nation.Possible
- FTC may review mandates affecting payment network competitionFTC may review mandates aimed at forcing competition in payment networksPossible
- FTC may review rules over AI-enabled personalized pricingFTC may review rules amid AI pricing concernsPossible
- FTC may face increased pressure to enforce antitrust rules in automotive repair sectorFTC may face increased pressure to enforce antitrust rules in automotive repair sectorPossible
- California's disposable vape ban may prompt FTC regulatory reviewThe Federal Trade Commission may increase oversight following California's vape banPossible
- Patent reform may strengthen FTC's power against drug monopoliesPatent reform could strengthen the Federal Trade Commission's ability to challenge drug monopolies.Possible
- ACA refund checks may prompt transparency focus for Federal Trade CommissionThe Federal Trade Commission may face increased focus on health insurance transparency after ACA refund checks are announced.Possible
- How will the formation of the AI task force affect the Federal Trade Commission?FTC Leadership Appointed to High-Level AI Oversight Task ForceReported
Explainers that pass through Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission is a step on the way to someone else- Anthropic may face increased regulatory pressure following OpenAI's safety flawsAnthropic may face increased regulatory pressure following OpenAI's safety flawsPossible
- The shift to digital pricing may become a major business story for CNBCThe shift to digital pricing may become a major business story for CNBCPossible
- Digital shelf labels may provide new focus for Consumer Reports' pricing checksDigital shelf labels may provide new focus for Consumer Reports' pricing checksPossible
- Supreme Court may review nationwide anti-fraud enforcement actionsSupreme Court may face increased review of new anti-fraud laws and enforcement actionsPossible
- FTC probes OpenAI after AI agents hack platformFTC launches sweeping probe into OpenAI over AI governance and security failuresReported
Around Federal Trade Commission this week
News at the entities that move Federal Trade Commission most-
supreme court StructuralSENE is facing legal challenges regarding quota reduction, with the High Court hearing cases about recruitment reservation in Karnataka, noting a breach of the Supreme Court cap.Moves Federal Trade Commission
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John Roberts StructuralOn November 9, 2026, the Supreme Court delivered a ruling, with Sotomayor and Kagan joining the dissent and Thomas and Kavanaugh joining the majority.Moves Federal Trade Commission
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Texas OperationalGeorge W. Bush began examining standards and accountability issues within the state of Texas.Moves Federal Trade Commission
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Donald Trump StructuralDemocratic leaders Schumer and Jeffries are facing internal political limitations and hindering legislative progress.Moves Federal Trade Commission
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Nebraska OperationalProducers moved cattle to feed in Nebraska, and Jennings was a former Cattlemen's Association president in South Dakota in 2020.Moves Federal Trade Commission
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Joe Biden StructuralNetanyahu and Biden clash over support for campaigns against Hezbollah, while Eisenkot warns against damaging US ties.Moves Federal Trade Commission
Connections
The 40 strongest of 616, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Texas Operational
Texas and the FTC are jointly litigating against WPATH regarding deceptive marketing practices and care standards.
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Walmart Structural
Walmart is subject to ongoing regulatory scrutiny, investigations, and formal orders from the FTC regarding pricing and data use.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump repeatedly attempts to exert executive control over the FTC's leadership and policy, facing institutional and legal resistance.
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Deere & Company Structural
The FTC formally regulated Deere & Company through an antitrust settlement requiring increased repair access and addressing anti-competitive practices.
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Andrew Ferguson Structural
Andrew Ferguson serves as the Chairman and head of the Federal Trade Commission, leading its policy and enforcement work.
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Iowa Operational
Iowa and the FTC actively coordinate consumer protection and anti-fraud efforts through joint lawsuits and investigations.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court has issued rulings that fundamentally alter the structural independence and removal protections of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Kroger Structural
The FTC formally regulates Kroger's business practices, including merger approvals, pricing, and data usage, through legal scrutiny and orders.
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Nebraska Operational
Nebraska and the Federal Trade Commission are jointly participating in a lawsuit against WPATH regarding care standards.
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John Roberts Structural
Chief Justice Roberts uses judicial review to define and limit the operational scope and power of the Federal Trade Commission.
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California Operational
California and the FTC actively coordinate and overlap in regulatory enforcement actions against companies.
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Rebecca Slaughter Structural
Rebecca Slaughter served as an appointed commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission board.
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John Roberts Structural
John Roberts' judicial rulings fundamentally limit the FTC's independence and expand presidential control over its structure and tenure protections.
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Andrew N. Ferguson Structural
Andrew N. Ferguson served as the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, directing its enforcement and commentary.
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Coupang Structural
The FTC actively investigates and regulates Coupang regarding market dominance, anti-competitive practices, and corporate disclosure obligations.
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Mark Meador Structural
Mark Meador serves as a Commissioner for the Federal Trade Commission.
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OpenAI Structural
The FTC is actively investigating and regulating OpenAI regarding safety risks and consumer protection violations.
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Instacart Structural
The FTC is actively regulating Instacart regarding data usage, pricing, and driver compensation practices.
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John Roberts Structural
John Roberts' judicial rulings formally define and limit the operational scope and executive powers of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Amazon Operational
The FTC actively investigates and sues Amazon over alleged anti-competitive practices, deceptive pricing, and advertising conduct.
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Lozano Structural
Lozano's actions are subject to legal and ethical standards enforced by the Federal Trade Commission.
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Steve Shivers Structural
The Federal Trade Commission formally regulated Steve Shivers regarding deceptive advertising practices, requiring a settlement payment.
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Joe Biden Structural
Biden exercises executive control over the FTC through appointments, policy direction, and regulatory oversight.
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Bom Kim Structural
The Federal Trade Commission is actively regulating and seeking to designate Bom Kim as a controlling figure.
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Eli Lilly and Company Structural
The Federal Trade Commission is formally regulating Eli Lilly, including mandating divestment and investigating market practices.
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Hims & Hers Health Structural
The FTC is actively pursuing legal and regulatory actions against Hims & Hers regarding deceptive practices and data privacy.
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Martin Shkreli Structural
The FTC is actively enforcing a lifetime ban and seeking contempt against Martin Shkreli for industry violations.
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Caremark Structural
The FTC is actively leading antitrust actions and settlements with Caremark concerning excessive insulin pricing and payment practices.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene Structural
The FTC mandates that Marjorie Taylor Greene report her stock trades to the commission as part of her required financial disclosures.
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Delta Air Lines Structural
The FTC is formally investigating Delta Air Lines and ordering it to disclose consumer data and pricing methods.
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NBC Operational
The Federal Trade Commission is actively investigating NBC regarding antitrust practices and coordinated boycott decisions.
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DoorDash Structural
The FTC is actively investigating and issuing formal orders to DoorDash regarding data use, personalized pricing, and driver compensation.
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National Retail Federation Operational
NRF actively challenges and defends against regulatory mandates and proposals issued by the FTC regarding retail business practices.
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Illinois Operational
Illinois and the FTC actively coordinate in antitrust litigation, with Illinois' attorneys general joining the FTC in legal actions and monitoring compliance.
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Roberts Structural
Roberts, as a justice, is formally tasked with reviewing and ruling on the actions and mandates of the Federal Trade Commission.
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Jay Clayton Operational
Jay Clayton leads a government force that actively collaborates with and includes leaders from the Federal Trade Commission.
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General Motors Structural
The FTC is formally regulating General Motors regarding data privacy practices, issuing consent orders and bans.
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Target Corporation Structural
The FTC is formally investigating and issuing regulatory orders to Target Corporation regarding surveillance pricing and consumer data practices.
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Anthropic Structural
The FTC is actively investigating Anthropic regarding potential consumer protection violations and has issued formal demands.
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White House Structural
The White House exercises executive power over the Federal Trade Commission, including the authority to remove its leadership.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
5 events- The Federal Trade Commission is suing Covetrus over a proposed acquisition, with multiple states, including Maine, joining the lawsuit.
- The Federal Trade Commission claimed deceptive pricing practices involving entities in Arizona.
- The FTC warned against unregulated monopolist control, while it was also noted that Stephen Miller was a chief architect of Donald Trump's campaign.
- Political figures Adam Schiff and Marsha Blackburn are pressuring Meta over its terms, while the FTC may examine its AI training practices.
- Allstate and the Federal Trade Commission are tracking trends related to impersonation scams.
October 2026
34 events- The FTC, led by Andrew Ferguson, ordered DoorDash, Instacart, and Delta to provide consumer data details.
- Slotkin's party plans an investigation while the FTC criticizes her party's rhetoric, as she seeks to deter young Americans from the Trump administration.
- FTC issued warning letters to 25 companies marketing healthcare plans, while Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to state boards.
- Dan Rayfield led an AG coalition seeking a settlement while the FTC finalized a similar consent order involving General Motors.
- Officials, including Kash Patel and Scott Bessent, plan to make a fraud announcement, coinciding with JD Vance's appearance in St. Cloud.
- NOYB plans to sue the European Commission, while Trump asserts authority over FTC members, impacting EU data agreements.
- FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson indicated active investigations into pricing issues as Seattle and NYC take local action.
- DHS officials were involved in an arrest in Los Angeles, coinciding with a warning from the Federal Trade Commission.
- FTC took down websites impersonating agencies, while Mullin praised border agents and an arrest occurred in Alexandria.
- The Federal Trade Commission issued an action to protect consumers from scams in Fairfax County.
- Multiple data privacy issues emerged, including FTC allegations against GM and a lawsuit in Texas against Allstate.
- The Federal Trade Commission alleged that Dollar General overcharged consumers in a recent investigation.
- The Federal Trade Commission reported to Congress regarding consumer protection measures on October 19, 2026.
- Congress released a report investigating scam industry findings, involving the FTC, FBI, and DHS.
- Michael Jacobson and Jennifer Harris criticize regulators for failing to act on marketing issues.
- Agencies warn against fraudulent calls, noting scammers are posing as Microsoft representatives.
- A report tracks the Federal Trade Commission's failure to enforce antitrust laws.
- The FTC and Trump administration address COPPA violations by Musical.ly and TikTok, while ByteDance sells TikTok's U.S. operations.
- States are restricting the use of credit data when setting insurance prices.
- Meta faces massive fines from the FTC and a New Mexico judge over privacy violations and executive deception.
- The Federal Trade Commission issued a consumer alert regarding scams targeting Medicare beneficiaries.
- Naomi Klein critiques oligarch power in tech companies while warning that AI economy debt financing risks a major crash.
- Merkley, Wyden, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, and Hoyle co-introduced HR 10444, a bill vesting enforcement authority in the FTC.
- The Supreme Court reviewed a case involving a former NLRB member and a decision that involved an FTC member.
- The Federal Trade Commission blocked the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons due to concerns over market power.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren raised antitrust concerns regarding proposed mergers between Kroger/Giant Eagle and Sysco/Restaurant Depot.
- The Federal Trade Commission launched an investigation into major brewers, including Asahi Breweries and Anheuser-Busch.
- Meta was fined $5 billion by the FTC for violating a 2012 privacy order after Analytica obtained user data from its app.
- The administration is pushing to strengthen penalties and submitting data related to market oversight.
- Jay Clayton leads the implementation of the White House Accord on Super Intelligence, involving the FTC and Justice Department.
- FTC referral led to a lawsuit against a ticket operation involving Beyoncé.
- FTC alleged Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits violated price discrimination rules.
- Compass is facing antitrust scrutiny over its proposed merger, leading to Senatorial requests and lobbying efforts.
- The FTC has subpoenaed both Anthropic and OpenAI regarding consumer protection, with potential for Congressional testimony.
September 2026
4 events- Coupang is under review by regulators for fair trade law compliance in South Korea, adding international scrutiny to its listing status.
- The Federal Trade Commission filed a complaint against Amway, involving Washington.
- The Federal Trade Commission investigated General Motors' driver data privacy practices.
- Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren co-sponsored resolutions calling for the Federal Trade Commission to investigate market consolidation.
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August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
4 events- Valley serves as a clearinghouse for scam information, involving the Federal Trade Commission.
- Under political pressure from Trump's team, the FTC is overseeing cases involving price discrimination, with former Biden-era staff involved.
- A University of Michigan professor predicts that Supreme Court actions will establish new limits on the power of FTC and NLRB appointees.
- The FTC has filed a lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster concerning the company's business practices in the ticket resale market.
June 2026
11 events- Trump feuds with the central bank over rates, while SCOTUS rules he can fire FTC officials.
- The Federal Trade Commission is investigating Coupang and Baedal Minjok regarding market dominance and anti-competitive practices.
- FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson spoke on the decline of trust and confirmed his role in the White House Anti-Fraud Task Force.
- Ruling on unfair or deceptive fees for travel booking.
- Instacart is facing scrutiny from the FTC regarding surveillance pricing practices and signals from the Carney government.
- Pew Research Center data highlighted smartphone usage context, leading to FTC reports on fraud trends that Google is now addressing with new features.
- Court rulings define limits on agency removal as Donald Trump attempts to fire Federal Trade Commission officials.
- FTC scrutiny influenced the push for state-level bans in Maryland.
- Retail giants Amazon, Walmart, and Aldi face regulatory action over antitrust concerns and product safety alerts.
- Lee Jae Myung is overseeing market oversight and large-scale violations in Korea, reflecting his administration's policy direction.
- The administration is pushing to limit gender-affirming care.