Trump moves to fire Democratic FTC commissioners

Reports indicate President Donald Trump attempted to fire FTC Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Slaughter, prompting legal challenges and raising concerns about undermining the agency’s independence and ongoing investigations into major tech companies. Citing a 1935 Supreme Court precedent limiting presidential removal power, the piece notes expectations the administration may seek to overturn it and includes reactions from current and former officials warning the move could weaken enforcement on issues including privacy, surveillance, and cybersecurity.