FTC
Conservative Groups Push for 35% Boost in FTC Funding
The advocacy group leaders highlighted major settlements and accomplishments as reasons for expanding budget.
Expert Opinion
Debra Berlyn: Online Scams and Older Adults: It’s Just One Battle After Another
Scam losses among Americans 60 and older have quadrupled since 2020 to over $2.4 billion, with AI-powered fraud making it increasingly difficult for consumers of all ages to distinguish real communications from fake ones.
Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook Faces Scrutiny for Alleged Apple News Liberal Bias
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn. and FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson both wrote letters to Cook with concerns about Apple News.
Christopher Lewis
New Expert Agency May Be Necessary to Regulate Digital Economy, Say Panelists
A new agency of experts should take on the task of regulating this emerging driver of the economy, some panelists said.
China
Senators Push App Disclosure Rules Tied to Foreign Adversaries
App ID Act would require websites and apps to disclose foreign ownership or data storage.
Commerce
New Senate Bill Would Halt Federal Funding for Trump’s AI Executive Order
Legislation filed as an amendment to the upcoming Senate appropriations package.
AI
FTC Vacates Consent Order Against AI Company Rytr
Agency says AI tools should not be judged on potential misuse
12 Days of Broadband
Three Branches of Government – or One?
White House action reshaped federal tech and telecom regulation in 2025
Wireless
T-Mobile and AT&T Go Back and Forth in Court Over Customers
T-Mobile says switching tool not illegal, as AT&T alleges. They’re also fighting about an advertising dispute
D. John Sauer
The Future of Independent Agencies Like FTC at Risk Before Supreme Court
The case centered on whether President Trump could fire Democratic Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter at will.
Supreme Court
Supreme Court Won't Immediately Let Trump Fire Copyright Office Head
Perlmutter's case concerns an office within the Library of Congress. She is the register of copyrights and also advises Congress.
Department of Commerce
Democrat, Public Interest Groups Challenge Legality of White House AI Directive
Critics warn federal preemption efforts exceed agency authority and statutory limits.
Antitrust
Meta Prevails in Historic FTC Antitrust Case, Won't Have to Break Off WhatsApp, Instagram
Judge James Boasberg's decision follows two separate rulings that branded Google an illegal monopoly in both search and online advertising.
Expert Opinion
Nate Karren: Cox-Charter Merger an Opportunity to Restore Common Sense in Antitrust
The merger should be approved as it would benefit consumers through lower prices and infrastructure upgrades without creating monopoly concerns.
FTC
Former Officials: FTC ‘Substantially Diminished’ Under Current Leadership
The FTC’s ability to perform its law enforcement, regulatory and advocacy mission has significantly weakened, former officials said.
Commerce
Former Officials: FCC’s Independence ‘Obliterated’ Under Carr
The FCC now serves political interests instead of the public, former agency officials said.
