A major shift in regulatory authority could be on the horizon. Sources indicate the Supreme Court is leaning toward granting the President expanded powers to dismiss Federal Trade Commission members at will—no justification needed. This move would fundamentally reshape the independence of regulatory bodies, potentially giving the White House unprecedented control over agencies that oversee everything from consumer protection to antitrust enforcement. The implications? Regulatory frameworks might become more politically fluid, with appointments and removals dictated by executive discretion rather than fixed terms.
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RektButAlive
· 18h ago
Oh no, now the FTC is really going to become a political tool—just firing people at will?
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GasFeeAssassin
· 12-08 23:02
Here we go again, the president can target whoever he wants? The FTC has lost its independence.
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liquidation_surfer
· 12-08 23:00
ngl, now the president's power is about to take off again... Has the independence of regulatory agencies just disappeared? This feels all too familiar.
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GasFeeCrier
· 12-08 22:59
Here we go again, it's time to play the game of power. The FTC is really becoming a puppet of the White House.
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NFTDreamer
· 12-08 22:50
ngl, the US is really getting serious this time. The president can fire whoever he wants, does the FTC still have any independence...
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StakoorNeverSleeps
· 12-08 22:42
ngl this is basically turning the regulatory agencies into the president's personal toys, it's insane
A major shift in regulatory authority could be on the horizon. Sources indicate the Supreme Court is leaning toward granting the President expanded powers to dismiss Federal Trade Commission members at will—no justification needed. This move would fundamentally reshape the independence of regulatory bodies, potentially giving the White House unprecedented control over agencies that oversee everything from consumer protection to antitrust enforcement. The implications? Regulatory frameworks might become more politically fluid, with appointments and removals dictated by executive discretion rather than fixed terms.