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Ferguson Says FTC's Workforce Must Shrink to Stay Within Budget
The FTC began the fiscal year with a staff of 1,315, which has since been reduced by 95 people after deferred resignation, ...
FTC chairman says agency will do more with less in 2026
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said the agency will do more to promote economic activity and protect ...
FTC Chair Says He Wants to Reduce Agency Staffing Levels by 15%
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson said he wants to shrink the agency to around 1,100 full-time employees, a ...
Sanford Bishop Asks FTC Chair About Granting Temporary Employees ‘Unprecedented Access’ To Agency...
During Thursday’s House Appropriations Committee hearing, Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-GA) questioned Federal Trade Commission ...
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FTC chief warns deepfake takedown law requires urgent infrastructure overhaul
The sheer scope and sensitivity of deepfake takedown enforcement require dedicated investments and an agile, tech-savvy ...
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Part 2: Children and Location: Ferguson’s FTC Privacy Enforcement Priorities
While Andrew Ferguson advocates for a restrained regulatory approach at the FTC, his statements and voting record reveal clear priority areas ...
Ashley Hinson Asks FTC Chair For Lessons Learned From ‘Regulatory Burden’ Under Past Administration
During Thursday’s House Appropriations Committee hearing, Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) questioned Federal Trade Commission ...
You'll stay stuck in unwanted subscriptions for 2 more months after the FTC delayed its new click-to-cancel rule
The FTC has delayed enforcement of its new click-to-cancel rule, which aimed to make it easier for consumers to end unwanted ...
US FTC chair seeks to trim agency by around 10%
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is looking to trim its headcount by around 10%, its chairman told Congress on Thursday, ...
David Joyce Asks FTC Chair About Agency’s Previous ‘Hostile View’ Towards Mergers And Acquisitions
During Thursday’s House Appropriations Committee hearing, Rep. David Joyce (R-OH) questioned Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson about mergers and acquisitions.