Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is a US government agency established to protect consumers and promote competition by preventing anticompetitive business practices and deceptive advertising. It operates as an independent agency, historically shielded from direct presidential control. The FTC is currently newsworthy due to a Supreme Court case, *Trump v. Slaughter*, examining the president's power to remove FTC commissioners. This case stems from President Trump's firing of Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, an FTC member. The Supreme Court's decision could significantly impact the independence of the FTC and other similar federal agencies, potentially altering the balance of power between the executive branch and these regulatory bodies. The outcome will determine the extent to which future presidents can influence the composition and direction of independent agencies like the FTC.