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Trump purges Election Assistance Commission members, months before midterms

Regulation & LegislationAntitrust & CompetitionElections & Domestic Politics

The White House said the Supreme Court ruling upholding President Trump’s ability to remove FTC Commissioner Louise Slaughter sets the precedent for future removals. The development raises uncertainty around FTC leadership and enforcement direction, which could modestly affect market expectations for antitrust regulation.

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The White House said the Supreme Court ruling upholding President Trump’s ability to remove FTC Commissioner Louise Slaughter sets the precedent for future removals. The development raises uncertainty around FTC leadership and enforcement direction, which could modestly affect market expectations for antitrust regulation.

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