SCOTUS rulings on political spending and agency authority
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Updated oct 23
The latest in this situation
- FTC files lawsuit against Amazon for deceptive practices amid Trump's antitrust push.
- Court decision broadens presidential power over agencies; Amazon settles $2.5B over Prime allegations.
- The Supreme Court reviewed a case involving a former NLRB member and a decision that involved an FTC member.
- SCOTUS ruled in favor of Republican ad spending models in a challenge to advertising rate rules.
- A judge granted the Republican National Committee's request to join defendants in a legal proceeding.
How it started
Trump fired the FTC commissioner on May 28, 2026, with the commissioner's firing now pending Supreme Court review.
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What happened
Trump fired the FTC commissioner on May 28, 2026, with the commissioner's firing now pending Supreme Court review.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Court ruling allows presidential firing of FTC commissioners.1 source
- Court rulings define limits on agency removal as Donald Trump attempts to fire Federal Trade Commission officials.Sub-event
Trump fired the FTC commissioner, and the dismissal is now under Supreme Court review.1 source
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The entities involved
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Federal Trade Commission
United States federal government agency
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supreme court
highest court in a jurisdiction
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