Policy · 2h ago
Supreme Court ends FTC independence, allows presidential firing
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can fire FTC commissioners at will, overturning decades of precedent. The decision places the FTC and other independent agencies under direct presidential control. This shift could reshape tech regulation by making the FTC more responsive to political pressure.
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The ruling removes a key check on executive power over tech enforcement, potentially politicizing antitrust and consumer protection actions.
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