Last night, President-elect Trump nominated Andrew Ferguson to lead the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Ferguson currently serves as a FTC commissioner, where he has used his power to undermine the agency’s work protecting consumers.
Today, a federal judge blocked the proposed $25 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons, issuing a massive victory to American consumers. As government watchdog Accountable.US has documented over the last year, the proposed merger would have opened the door for further consolidation, reduced wages, and price gouging in the food industry.
Biden’s commemoration of Indian boarding school demonstrates the value of Antiquities Act, which has fallen under the crosshairs of Project 2025
Pittman's decision to block the CFPB’s credit card late fee rule could cost consumers billions per year
A review by government watchdog Accountable.US found several former military and defense officials have criticized President-elect Trump’s nomination of Fox News personality, former non-profit leader repeatedly ousted for misconduct, accused rapist, and suspected white supremacist Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense
Issuing a historic victory to American families through its victims relief fund, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is distributing $1.8 billion to 4.3 million people victimized by illegal advance fees or bait-and-switch advertising by credit repair companies Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com.
Yesterday, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch reportedly recused himself from Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado—a case that could weaken the environmental protections under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)— following significant public and congressional pressure.
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