Rebecca Kelly Slaughter
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter is a former Democratic commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), recognized for her commitment to holding corporations accountable. She was in the news after being dismissed by President Donald Trump, whom she accused of illegally firing her to silence her voice regarding consumer protection.
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Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission, sued after Mr. Trump fired her.
Tracking Major Supreme Court Cases and Rulings in 2026
United States· 2026-02-20
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was appointed to the FTC by Trump and is currently involved in a legal battle regarding her dismissal.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-12-09
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was dismissed from her position at the Federal Trade Commission by the Trump administration.
El Supremo de Estados Unidos se inclina por dar a Trump más poder para controlar las agencias federales | Internacional
Spain· 2025-12-08
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter sued Trump after she was ousted from the FTC for being inconsistent with the Administration's priorities.
US Supreme Court hears fight over Trump's power to fire federal agency official
United Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was fired from the Federal Trade Commission by Donald Trump.
Supreme Court to hear separation of powers dispute over fired FTC commissionerUnited States· 2025-12-08
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter argued that Congress attempted to protect members of independent agencies like the FTC.
Supreme Court bars Trump from firing Library of Congress official for nowUnited States· 2025-11-26
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, who has served on the Federal Trade Commission since 2018, could be temporarily removed.
Supreme Court agrees to reconsider precedent that limits who Trump can fireUnited States· 2025-09-22
Rebecca Slaughter has faced multiple firings and reinstatements while challenging Trump's decision to fire her.
Supreme Court allows Trump's firing of FTC commissioner, for nowUnited States· 2025-09-08
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter has served on the FTC since 2018 and is currently facing an emergency appeal regarding her firing.
Supreme Court allows Trump to keep FTC commissioner off payroll for nowUnited States· 2025-09-08Rebecca Kelly Slaughter has served on the Federal Trade Commission since 2018.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire FTC commissioner Rebecca SlaughterUnited States· 2025-09-04Rebecca Slaughter was abruptly fired after Trump took office, rehired when Judge Loren AliKhan ruled in her favor.
Court blocks Trump from firing Biden-appointed FTC commissionerUnited States· 2025-09-03
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was illegally fired by President Donald Trump according to a federal judge's ruling.
Judge rules Trump’s firing of FTC commissioner was illegalUnited States· 2025-07-18Rebecca Kelly Slaughter is a commissioner at the FTC and has expressed concerns about political interference in the case against Meta.
Meta's antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell InstagramUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter is another fired Democratic FTC commissioner who is part of the lawsuit against the Trump administration.
Fired Democratic FTC commissioners are suing TrumpUnited States· 2025-03-27
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter speaks out after being fired by Trump.
Watch: Frank Luntz on the challenge Trump’s administration is facing right nowUnited States· 2025-03-24
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter speaks out after being fired by Trump.
‘I am so frightened’: Voters mount growing pressure on lawmakers in town hallsUnited States· 2025-03-23
'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
‘Shock and concern’: Klein describes reactions to Trump WH sponsorshipsUnited States· 2025-03-23'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Secretary of Education explains what department will do after Trump begins dismantling itUnited States· 2025-03-23'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Video: Retired colonel on how Trump’s idea for ‘Golden Dome’ defense system could workUnited States· 2025-03-22'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Smerconish: Should attacks against Tesla be prosecuted as a hate crime?United States· 2025-03-22
'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Video: Honig on why it’s a ‘big problem’ if Trump didn’t actually sign this proclamationUnited States· 2025-03-22
'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Trump said he didn’t sign controversial proclamation. The Federal Register shows one with his signatureUnited States· 2025-03-22Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was also removed from the Federal Trade Commission and has spoken out about her dismissal.
Trump contro Powell: c’è un piano per cacciare il capo della Fed?
Italy· 2025-03-22
'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Watch: Trump reacts to contentious hearing over deportation flightsUnited States· 2025-03-22'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Haberman says Trump’s attacks have upset his own staff and other RepublicansUnited States· 2025-03-21'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
See Canadian official’s response after Trump calls Canada ‘one of the nastiest countries to deal with’United States· 2025-03-21'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
GOP education expert shares what she’s most worried about Trump’s education cutsUnited States· 2025-03-21'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Video: Mayoral candidate shares shocking voicemails after confronting Trump’s border czarUnited States· 2025-03-21
'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Video: Former Russian government official says Trump presidency has emboldened PutinUnited States· 2025-03-21
'He's afraid of what I'll tell the American people': Official who Trump fired speaks out.
Video: Trump tells Education Secretary he hopes she won’t be at Department of Education for too longUnited States· 2025-03-20