Andrew Ferguson

Andrew Ferguson

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Andrew Ferguson is the current Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), having been appointed during the Trump administration. He has emphasized the importance of stability in merger guidelines, indicating a desire to maintain the Biden-era framework for reviewing mergers and acquisitions, which aims to enhance scrutiny on corporate practices and protect competition.

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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that the lawsuit is a consumer-protection case focused on informing families about treatment risks.

FTC sues WPATH over misleading transgender treatment guidelines for minors
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-21
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Andrew Ferguson discusses the task force's discovery of $6.3 billion in potential fraudulent government contracts.

GSA joins White House fraud task force overseeing $126B in contracts
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-28
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Andrew Ferguson, the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, suggested Apple could be in violation of the FTC Act.

Apple News bias: ex-liberal mag editor tasked to curate stories for iPhone users
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-02-18
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Andrew Ferguson is the chairman of the FTC who signed the letter addressing concerns about Apple's editorial practices.

Regulador dos EUA questiona Apple por alegada exclusão ideológica no Apple News | Media
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2026-02-15
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FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, with the support of his two Republican colleagues, has decided to stop defending the rule on appeal.

The Trump Administration’s latest assault on workers
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-10-25
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FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on the Meta antitrust trial.

Trump FTC firing case could expand presidential authority over agencies
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-29
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Andrew Ferguson, FTC chairman, announced a record-breaking settlement against Amazon, highlighting the FTC's achievements.

Big Tech’s flattery of Trump is getting them nowhere
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-27
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Andrew Ferguson, the chairman of the FTC, stated that the agency is committed to defending consumer rights against fraudulent practices.

Amazon pagará $2.500 millones por prácticas en Amazon Prime
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-09-26
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said that Amazon used sophisticated subscription traps designed to manipulate consumers into enrolling in Prime.

Amazon agrees to pay $2.5bn over claims it tricked Prime customers
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-25
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the historic settlement with Amazon.

Amazon to pay FTC historic $2.5 billion settlement for allegedly tricking customers into signing up for Prime
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-25
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FTC chair Andrew Ferguson stated that American live entertainment should be accessible to all.

Ticketmaster, Live Nation face US lawsuit over ticket resale
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-18
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Andrew Ferguson, the chairman of the FTC, stated that live entertainment in the United States should be accessible to everyone.

Estados Unidos demanda a Ticketmaster por inflar precios de entradas
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-09-18
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Andrew Ferguson is the chairman of the FTC who emphasized the importance of considering the effects of chatbots on children and adolescents.

EUA investigam segurança dos chatbots de IA para crianças e adolescentes | Inteligência artificial
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-09-12
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FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson said the inquiry will 'help us better understand how AI firms are developing their products and the steps they are taking to protect children.'

Safety of AI chatbots for children and teens faces US inquiry
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-12
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FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on the Meta antitrust trial.

Court blocks Trump from firing Biden-appointed FTC commissioner
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-03
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson said the case suffered losses in two motions to dismiss.

Grand Canyon University freed after FTC drops lawsuit unanimously
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-23
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US Federal Trade Commission chairman Andrew Ferguson warned big tech firms about potential violations of US law related to international compliance.

4chan will refuse to pay daily UK fines, its lawyer tells BBC
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22
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FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson stated that the lawsuit puts ticket sellers on notice.

FTC sues ticket reseller for evading Taylor Swift’s Eras tour ticket limits
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-18
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FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on the Meta antitrust trial.

Biden appointee fights 'illegal firing' as 90-year-old FTC precedent faces test
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-26
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Andrew Ferguson is the FTC chairman who reversed the bans on executives joining the boards.

U.S. Federal Trade Commission reverses bans on executives joining Chevron, Exxon boards
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-18
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Chair Andrew Ferguson voted against the rule and delayed its enforcement.

Your gym’s least popular policy was just upheld by three judges
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-09
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Andrew Ferguson is the chair of the FTC who is overseeing the investigation into Media Matters.

FTC probes Media Matters’ exchanges with ad groups
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-23
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Andrew Ferguson is the FTC Chair who is continuing the investigation against Meta for alleged monopolistic practices.

Riesen-Gewinn dank Werbung auf Facebook und Instagram
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-01
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Andrew Ferguson is mentioned as the Chairman of the FTC at the launch event of the 'Executive Branch' club.

מועדון החברים היוקרתי באמריקה שדוחה אפילו עשירים
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2025-04-30
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FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on the Meta antitrust trial as it enters its third week and the FTC's lawsuit against Uber.

Speaker Mike Johnson dishes on President Donald Trump's first 100 days in White House
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-28
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Andrew Ferguson, head of the FTC, emphasizes that Big Tech is a top priority for the agency.

Google, il processo antitrust e il rischio di «spezzatino» (e perché Trump non difende le Big Tech)
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-04-23
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Andrew Ferguson, the Republican chairman of the US Federal Trade Commission, commented on the Digital Markets Act.

EU-Kommission: 700 Millionen Euro Strafe für Apple und Meta
Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-04-23
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Andrew Ferguson, the Republican chair of the US Federal Trade Commission, commented on the Digital Markets Act as a form of taxation on American companies.

Strafe von 700 Millionen Euro gegen Apple und Meta
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-23
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Andrew Ferguson, the president of the FTC, stated that Americans are tired of being signed up for unsolicited subscriptions.

Estados Unidos acusa a Uber de tácticas engañosas en suscripciones
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-04-22
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Andrew Ferguson, the head of the Federal Trade Commission, stated that Americans are tired of unwanted subscriptions that seem impossible to cancel.

السلطات الأميركية تقاضي "أوبر" - الاتحاد للأخبار
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-04-22
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