FTC now has three Republicans and no Democrats instead of the typical 3-2 split

The Federal Trade Commission now consists of three Republican commissioners after President Trump fired Democrats Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, leading to a 3-0 partisan split. The Senate confirmed Trump nominee Mark Meador along party lines, with Sen. Amy Klobuchar expressing concerns over the dismissals and emphasizing the importance of an independent FTC to protect consumers and small businesses. The move has raised legal and ethical questions about maintaining the agency’s integrity and effectiveness in safeguarding against fraud, scams, and monopoly power.

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