First-Ever Ban on Surveillance Pricing Introduced in Congress
Just a year ago, the Prospect published a special issue that introduced the term surveillance pricing, which refers…
Warren wants Trump’s FTC to see if companies are using tariffs as cover for price gouging
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and 15 other Democratic lawmakers are renewing a call for an investigation this week into…
Media Matters sues to block FTC probe over Musk’s X boycott claims
By Jody Godoy (Reuters) -Media Matters asked a court on Monday to block the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s…
Trump Admin Goes After Liberal Org Media Matters That Took on Fox News and Elon Musk
The latest target of the Trump administration’s revenge and suppression tour is a liberal media watchdog that regularly…
Trump’s FTC, NLRB firings could lead to Supreme Court case
Former Education Dept employees grieve for recently laid-off workers Former Education Dept. employees reflected on the recent layoffs…
House GOP, Democrats Clash on AI Oversight
Highlights House Republicans favor a “light touch” approach to encourage innovation, while Democrats call for stronger federal oversight…
Trump fires 2 Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission, seeking more control over regulators
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump fired two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, intensifying…
Antitrust Laws Don’t Apply to Gig Economy Collective Action
Gig workers and other independent contractors can take collective action seeking better compensation and job conditions without being…
Gig Economy Platform Angi Services to Settle FTC Complaint
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New York attorney general aim to require gig economy platform Handy…
Trump’s latest nominees are a gift to his wealthiest crypto boosters
If it wasn’t clear before, it is now: President-elect Donald Trump plans to boost the cryptocurrency industry while…
Cancelling Subscriptions Just Got Way Easier
WASHINGTON, DC – MAY 15: Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), testifies before … [+]…
FTC ‘click to cancel’ rule under fire: Businesses sue to block
How to cancel your subscriptions Canceling streaming subscriptions can be a pain, here’s how to find the right…