Rebecca Slaughter
Rebecca Slaughter is a prominent American attorney and a commissioner at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), known for her advocacy of consumer protection and antitrust enforcement. Appointed by President Joe Biden, Slaughter has been vocal about the need for fair competition in the tech industry, particularly in cases involving major companies like Meta. Her leadership at the FTC has been marked by efforts to uphold regulatory independence and address concerns about political influence in enforcement actions.
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Rebecca Slaughter was a member of the Federal Trade Commission who had been nominated by then-president Joe Biden.
The U.S. Supreme Court is now an enabler of, not a check on, presidential power
Canada· 2026-07-03
Rebecca Slaughter was the former federal trade commissioner who brought a case that resulted in a significant ruling in favor of the president.
‘King Trump’ is stronger than ever after US supreme court bolsters his agenda | US supreme court
United Kingdom· 2026-07-02
Rebecca Slaughter is a Democratic member of the Federal Trade Commission who was fired by Trump, leading to a significant legal ruling.
Cách Tòa Tối cao Mỹ vẽ lại ranh giới quyền lực của ông Trump
Vietnam· 2026-07-02
Rebecca Slaughter was fired by Trump without cause despite a provision of federal law that requires a reason.
Court gives Trump broad firing power
Taiwan· 2026-07-01
Rebecca Slaughter is the former chair of the FTC who challenged her dismissal.
La Corte suprema dà più poteri a Trump. Ma c’è lo stop sulla Fed: non potrà licenziare Lisa Cook (per ora)
Italy· 2026-06-30
Rebecca Slaughter was a member of the Federal Trade Commission who was fired by Donald Trump.
The supreme court has again undermined the power of Congress | Moira DoneganUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-30
The Court ruled that President Trump could remove Democratic Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter for political reasons.
podrá destituir funcionarios por razones políticas
Argentina· 2026-06-30
Rebecca Slaughter was a Democratic appointee sacked by Trump without cause.
Ruling expands authority to fire independent regulators in historic decision
Australia· 2026-06-29Rebecca Slaughter expressed her disappointment about the supreme court's decision during a press call.
Outcry over supreme court decision to grant Trump power to fire agency chiefs | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Rebecca Slaughter's dismissal by Trump was upheld by the Supreme Court, expanding presidential powers.
Trumps Entlassung von Lisa Cook für unzulässig erklärt
Switzerland· 2026-06-29Rebecca Slaughter was a Democratic commissioner on the Federal Trade Commission who was fired by Trump.
US supreme court rules Trump’s firing of Lisa Cook from Fed was unconstitutional | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Upon her termination, Slaughter sued the Trump administration, saying she was fired without cause.
US supreme court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-29
Rebecca Slaughter is the Federal Trade Commission Commissioner involved in a related Supreme Court case.
Supreme Court rules on Trump's attempt to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook
United States· 2026-06-29
Rebecca Slaughter was a Democratic FTC member whom Trump moved to fire before her term expired.
Supreme Court conservatives poised to back Trump in FTC firing case
Guyana· 2025-12-10
The justice department has appealed a lower court’s decision that the Republican president exceeded his authority when he moved to dismiss Rebecca Slaughter.
Trump news at a glance: US supreme court appears set to back Trump’s power to fire independent board members | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Rebecca Slaughter was dismissed by the president without just cause.
Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos se inclina a favor de Trump en caso que podría ampliar el poder presidencial
Costa Rica· 2025-12-09
Rebecca Slaughter was dismissed by the president in March without just cause.
Donald Trump: Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos estaría a favor de dar más poder al presidente | Departamento de Justicia | Últimas | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-09Rebecca Slaughter was a Democratic FTC member whom Trump moved to fire before her term expired.
U.S. Supreme Court poised to expand presidential powers with decision on FTC firingCanada· 2025-12-08Rebecca Slaughter is a Democratic FTC member who was moved to be fired by Trump before her term expired.
US supreme court appears poised to back Trump’s power to fire FTC member | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Former Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter received a March 18 email from Trump saying her continued service on the FTC is inconsistent with his Administration’s priorities.
Roberts and Kagan prepare for another showdown on executive powerUnited States· 2025-12-05
The Supreme Court recently allowing Trump to fire Biden-appointed FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.
Trump racks up Supreme Court wins on emergency docketUnited States· 2025-10-04
Slaughter has called her firing illegal, pointing to Humphrey’s and the FTC Act.
Trump FTC firing case could expand presidential authority over agenciesUnited States· 2025-09-29
Democratic Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter was fired by Trump in March.
US Supreme Court to consider Trump's power to fire top officialsUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-23Rebecca Slaughter was first appointed by Trump in 2018, and then later reappointed by former President Joe Biden.
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to allow firing of FTC member without causeUnited States· 2025-09-05Rebecca Slaughter, commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), during a House Judiciary Committee hearing.
Biden appointee fights 'illegal firing' as 90-year-old FTC precedent faces testUnited States· 2025-07-26Rebecca Slaughter, a Federal Trade Commission member, was fired by the Trump administration and is filing a lawsuit claiming her firing was without cause.
Federal judge rules against Trump admin in FTC member firing caseUnited States· 2025-07-18
Rebecca Slaughter warned that 'the president has been very clear about directing law enforcement to target his enemies and favor his allies.'
Meta faces antitrust charges in court, as the FTC calls the company an illegal monopolyUnited States· 2025-04-14
