USAID employees also file suit over Elon Musk’s employee status. A group of unions representing federal employees filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s administration, alleging that the mass…
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House Leaders Advance Budget Resolution
The House speaker abandoned negotiations with the minority party after the inability to find common ground. The House moved a 2025 budget resolution through the House Budget Committee…
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Game Developer Settles FTC Allegations of Children’s Privacy Violations
HoYoverse faces penalties for deceptive practices in Genshin Impact, including predatory loot boxes and COPPA violations. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $20 million settlement with the…
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U.S. Treasury Recovers $31 Million in Payments to Deceased Citizens
Congress authorized the department temporary access to Social Security’s “Full Death Master File.” The U.S. Treasury announced the prevention and recovery of over $31 million in payments to…
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FTC Finalizes Settlement with H&R Block Over Unfair Practices
The tax prep company was ordered to repay $7 million to customers, downgrade processes, and improve transparency. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a settlement requiring H&R Block…
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Education Department Forgives $4.5 Billion in Student Loan Debt
The Education Department targets “deceptive” loans from Ashford University President Biden’s administration canceled the student loan debt of 261,000 borrowers who attended Ashford University, a majority online school…
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Supreme Court to Review Biden’s Student Loan Fraud Forgiveness
Texas organization argues that the administration’s rule change makes it too easy for students to file a borrower defense claim. The Supreme Court agreed to review the Fifth…
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U.S. Army Soldier Charged for Selling Presidential Candidates Phone Records
Justice Department filed charges against the accused in federal court in Seattle. A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted by the Justice Department for illegally obtaining, sharing, and…
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FTC Finalizes Order Against Rytr for Deceptive AI Online Review Service
The settlement prohibits the sale of AI tools designed to create fake testimonials and reviews. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, resolving…
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FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Unqualified Loans
470 victims receive compensation after Vivint Smart Homes misused credit reports to secure unauthorized financing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing nearly $500,000 in refunds to consumers…
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