At the Kennedy Center Honors, Little Glitz and One Striking Accessory
Melania Trump went minimal, Gloria Gaynor dressed to shine, but the star of the night was the president. Source: Original News
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The early Federal Trade Commission fielded complaints over cigars, soap and even nose shapers.
Along with weighty antitrust cases, the early years of the Federal Trade Commission featured disputes about everyday products. Source: Original News
A Scholar’s ‘Bombshell’ Questioned Trump’s Power to Fire Officials
Caleb E. Nelson, a leading originalist law professor, challenged the conventional wisdom of the “unitary executive theory” in an article that was debated in the parties’ briefs ahead of Monday’s arguments. Source: Original News
What will the court’s ruling mean for the Federal Reserve Board?
The justices have indicated that they will try to find a way to protect the independence of the Fed, even as they let presidents remove leaders of other agencies. Source: Original News
Who Is Rebecca Slaughter?
Ms. Slaughter, a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, sued President Trump after he fired her because she did not align with his agenda. Source: Original News
Trump Says Netflix Takeover of Warner Bros. ‘Could Be a Problem’
The fate of the blockbuster Hollywood deal is in the hands of federal regulators. Source: Original News
Does Trump need a reason to fire leaders of independent agencies?
Scores of federal laws limit the president’s ability to fire officials like members of the Federal Trade Commission and governors of the Federal Reserve Board. Source: Original News
These Independent Agencies Could Be Affected by a Supreme Court Case
Court filings identify more than two-dozen quasi-independent boards and commissions that could be affected by a Supreme Court ruling in President Trump’s favor. Source: Original News
Obamacare Users Face Higher Deductibles, Higher Premiums
People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care. Source: Original News